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Convert XML to CSV
XML is verbose, and modern tools and APIs usually expect JSON. Converted to CSV, it opens everywhere.
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- Batch conversion
Why convert XML to CSV?
To convert XML files to CSV, drop them on the counter above. Nearly every program, database, bank and e-commerce system can import CSV.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the CSV result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert XML to CSV
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Add your XML files
Drag your XML files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to CSV and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your CSV file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
XML vs CSV
| Property | XML | CSV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Extensible Markup Language | Comma-Separated Values |
| Type | Data | Spreadsheet |
| Multiple sheets | No | No |
| Nested structure | Yes | No |
| Plain text | Yes | Yes |
| Created by | W3C | RFC 4180 |
| Year | 1998 | — |
| Extensions | .xml | .csv |
| MIME | application/xml | text/csv |
About the formats
XML
Extensible Markup Language
XML is an extensible markup language that describes data with tags. It is still the standard in enterprise systems such as e-invoicing (UBL), banking and government integrations.
CSV
Comma-Separated Values
CSV stores each table row as a line of text, with cells separated by commas or semicolons. Nearly every program and database can import and export it.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting XML to CSV free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSV | XML | for enterprise integrations | ||
| XML | JSON | API-ready data | ||
| XML | YAML | readable config file | ||
| XLSX | CSV | imports into any system · Excel sheets carried over | ||
| JSON | CSV | imports into any system · nested fields unfolded | ||
| TSV | CSV | imports into any system · tab-separated data read | ||
| XLS | CSV | imports into any system · old Excel file read | ||
| ODS | CSV | imports into any system · LibreOffice sheet read |