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CSV to XML Converter

Convert CSV to well-formed XML online. Custom root and row element names, elements or attributes, and correct escaping — 100% in your browser.

Drop a .csv file here or click to browse

What is the CSV to XML Converter?

The ByteTools CSV to XML Converter turns spreadsheet rows into well-formed XML. Each row becomes an element and each column becomes a child element or an attribute, with names taken from your header row and sanitised so the result is always valid XML.

  • Custom root and row element names
  • Cells as elements, named fields or row attributes
  • Escapes & < > " ' so the XML is always well-formed
  • Sanitises header names into valid XML element names
  • Optional XML declaration and choice of indentation
  • 100% private — CSV never leaves your browser

How to use the CSV to XML Converter

  1. 1

    Paste your CSV, or drop a .csv file to load it.

  2. 2

    Set the root and row element names and choose the delimiter.

  3. 3

    Pick how cells are written — column-name elements, <field name=…> elements, or attributes.

  4. 4

    Click Convert to XML, then copy the result or download it as an .xml file.

About the CSV to XML Converter

The ByteTools CSV to XML Converter turns spreadsheet rows into well-formed XML. Each row becomes an element and each column becomes a child element or an attribute, with names taken from your header row and sanitised so the result is always valid XML.

You control the root element, the row element, whether cells are elements or attributes, and the indentation. Ampersands, angle brackets and quotes are escaped correctly, so values containing markup or apostrophes will not break the document.

The conversion runs 100% locally in your browser with JavaScript. Your CSV is never uploaded, logged or stored, which makes it safe for exports containing customer records or internal data.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a CSV file to XML?

Paste or drop your CSV, name the root and row elements, then click Convert to XML. Every data row becomes one element, each column becomes a child element named after its header, and you can copy or download the finished document.

What happens to column names that are not valid XML element names?

Spaces and punctuation are replaced with underscores, and names starting with a digit or with 'xml' are prefixed so they are legal. If two headers sanitise to the same name, a numeric suffix keeps them unique.

Should cells be elements or attributes?

Elements are the safer default — they handle long text, repeated values and future nesting. Attributes give a much more compact document and suit short, simple values like ids and codes, which is why both options are offered.

How are special characters escaped?

Ampersands, less-than and greater-than signs are escaped in text content, and quotes and apostrophes are escaped as well inside attribute values. That means a cell containing something like <b>A & B</b> stays intact instead of breaking the XML.

Is my CSV uploaded anywhere?

No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is transmitted or stored, so you can safely convert files that contain private information.

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