CSV to XML Converter — Free Online Tool

Convert CSV data to XML format online. Uses header row as element names. Free, browser-based.

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CSV Input

This tool converts CSV data to XML format, using the CSV header row as the XML element names for each column value. Each CSV row becomes an XML <record> element containing child elements for each column. The output is a well-formed XML document wrapped in a <records> root element. PapaParse handles robust CSV parsing including quoted fields and varied delimiters.

How to use

Paste your CSV data (with a header row) into the input textarea.
Click 'Convert to XML' to generate the XML document.
Copy the XML to clipboard or download it as a .xml file.

FAQ

What XML structure does the output use?

The output wraps all rows in a <records> root element. Each CSV row becomes a <record> element. Each cell value in the row becomes a child element whose tag name is derived from the CSV column header. For example, a row with Name='Alice' and Age='30' produces <record><Name>Alice</Name><Age>30</Age></record>.

What happens if a header contains characters invalid in XML element names?

XML element names cannot contain spaces, start with numbers, or use most special characters. If a CSV column header would produce an invalid XML element name, spaces are replaced with underscores and invalid leading characters are prefixed with 'col_'. For example, a header '1st Name' becomes the element <col_1st_Name>.

How are special XML characters in values handled?

All cell values are XML-escaped before being placed in the output. The characters <, >, &, ', and " are replaced with their XML entity references (<, >, &, ', "). This ensures the output is always valid, well-formed XML regardless of the content of the CSV cells.

What delimiters does the CSV parser support?

PapaParse automatically detects the delimiter in your CSV. Comma, tab, semicolon, and pipe delimiters are all detected automatically. You do not need to specify the delimiter — the library analyses the file and selects the most likely delimiter.

Is a header row required?

Yes. The first row of the CSV is used to generate the XML element names for each column. If your CSV has no header row, the first data row will be used as element names, which is usually incorrect. Add a descriptive header row to your CSV before converting.

Is the conversion done in my browser or on a server?

The conversion runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server. PapaParse parses the CSV and the XML is built using pure JavaScript string operations.