Free CSV to XML Converter — transform CSV rows into structured XML in your browser

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What Is CSV to XML Conversion?

CSV to XML conversion transforms tabular comma-separated data into a structured XML document, where each CSV row becomes an XML element with the header values as child element names. CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a flat, spreadsheet-friendly format used for data storage and exchange, while XML (eXtensible Markup Language) provides hierarchical, self-describing structure ideal for APIs, configuration files, and interoperability across systems. This tool parses your CSV following the RFC 4180 conventions — quoted fields may contain commas and line breaks, and a doubled quote ("") is an escaped quote — then wraps each row in <row> elements under a <root> container, entirely in your browser.

How to Use the CSV to XML Converter

  • Paste CSV with a header row into the input, or load the example.
  • Click Convert to XML to generate a well-formed XML document.
  • Copy the result or feed it straight into your application, API, or data pipeline.

Output Structure

The converter generates clean, indented XML with the following structure:

  • Root element: all rows are wrapped in a <root> element.
  • Row elements: each CSV row becomes a <row> child of the root.
  • Column elements: each CSV column value becomes a child element named after the header (e.g., <Name>, <Email>).

What the Converter Handles

  • Quoted fields: values wrapped in double quotes can contain commas, newlines, and escaped quotes without breaking the row.
  • Header-driven elements: the first row defines the XML child element names for every record.
  • Well-formed XML: proper XML declaration and pretty-printed indentation for readability.

Common Use Cases

Transform a spreadsheet export into XML for data integration, seed an XML configuration from CSV, import spreadsheet data into systems expecting XML input, or convert analytics exports into a structured format for further processing — all without uploading your data anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the first CSV row need to be a header?

Yes. The header row supplies the XML element names; each following row becomes one <row> element in the output.

What does the XML output look like?

Each CSV row becomes <row><ColumnName>value</ColumnName>...</row>, wrapped in <root>...</root>. For example, a CSV with columns "Name" and "Email" produces <root><row><Name>John</Name><Email>[email protected]</Email></row>...</root>.

Is my CSV uploaded to a server?

No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device.