Excel to XML Converter

About Excel to XML Converter

Use this online Excel to XML converter to turn .xlsx or .xls spreadsheets into clean, well-structured XML files. The tool automatically converts each row into XML <row> elements and each column into safe XML tags, making it ideal for data integration, APIs, configuration files, and system-to-system migration.

Key Features

• Excel Support: Upload .xlsx and .xls files from Excel, Google Sheets, or other spreadsheet tools.
• Automatic Header Detection: Use the first row as column names or auto-generate generic column tags.
• XML-Safe Tags: Column names are sanitized into valid XML element names to avoid parsing errors.
• Rich Metadata: The output includes file name, sheet name, row count, and generation timestamp.
• Instant Conversion: XML is generated automatically as soon as you upload the Excel file.
• Copy & Download: Quickly copy the XML to your clipboard or download it as a .xml file.

How to Use the Excel to XML Converter

1. Upload your Excel file: Click the upload area or drag and drop a .xlsx or .xls file.
2. Confirm headers: Use the "First row is header" option if your first row contains column names.
3. Generate XML: The tool parses the first sheet and instantly builds XML with one <row> per record.
4. Review and refine: Scroll through the XML output to confirm the structure and tag names.
5. Export: Copy the XML or download it and import it into your database, CMS, or application.

Examples

Example 1: Simple contact list

If your Excel sheet contains:

• Columns: Name, Email, Phone
• Rows: "Alice", "alice@example.com", "+1 555 0001"

The converter will produce XML like:

<data>
	<row index="1">
		<Name>Alice</Name>
		<Email>alice@example.com</Email>
		<Phone>+1 555 0001</Phone>
	</row>
</data>

Example 2: No header row

If your sheet does not have a header row and you uncheck "First row is header", the tool will generate generic tags like <Column_A>, <Column_B>, etc., ensuring every value still has a valid XML element.

When to Use Excel to XML

• Data migration: Move legacy Excel data into XML-based systems or APIs.
• System integration: Provide XML feeds to ERP, CRM, or custom back-end services.
• Configuration files: Generate XML config files or seed data from spreadsheets.
• Reporting: Export tabular reports from Excel into XML for downstream processing.

Benefits

• No manual coding: Avoid writing XML by hand or building one-off scripts.
• Consistent structure: Every row and column is converted using the same predictable XML schema.
• Reduced errors: Automatic escaping of special characters prevents broken XML documents.
• Browser-based: Works instantly in your browser with no software installation.

FAQ

Does the converter support large Excel files?

Yes, it can handle reasonably large spreadsheets, but extremely big files may impact browser performance. If you are working with very large datasets, consider splitting the file into smaller sheets first.

What happens to empty cells?

Empty cells are still represented with their XML tag but no inner text, for example <Email></Email>. This keeps the XML structure aligned with your original Excel layout.

Can I change XML element names?

Element names are derived from your column headers and automatically sanitized. To change tag names, update the column headers in Excel and re-run the conversion.

Is my Excel file uploaded to a server?

No. All Excel to XML conversion happens locally in your browser. Your spreadsheet never leaves your device, so sensitive data stays private.

Privacy & Security

All conversions run entirely in your browser using client-side code. Files are not stored or transmitted to any server, which makes this Excel to XML converter suitable for confidential or internal business data.