HTML to XML Converter

About HTML to XML Converter

Convert HTML documents to well-formed XML format with customizable formatting options. This tool transforms HTML into valid XML that can be used for data exchange, configuration files, and structured document storage.

Key Features

• Well-Formed XML: Generates valid, well-formed XML output
• Pretty Printing: Optional formatted output with indentation
• XML Declaration: Includes standard XML declaration header
• Attribute Preservation: Maintains all HTML attributes
• Self-Closing Tags: Proper XML syntax for empty elements
• Character Escaping: Escapes special XML characters (&, <, >, ", ')
• Customizable Indentation: Adjustable indent size (0-8 spaces)

How to Use

1. Input HTML: Paste your HTML code or upload an .html file
2. Configure Options: Choose formatting and output options
3. Review Output: The XML output updates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the Copy or Download button to save your .xml file

Output Options

• XML Declaration: Adds <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> header
• Pretty Print: Formats XML with proper indentation and line breaks
• Include Comments: Preserves HTML comments in XML format
• Preserve Whitespace: Maintains original whitespace in text content
• Indent Size: Customize indentation (2 or 4 spaces recommended)

XML Syntax Examples

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<document>
  <article id="main" class="content">
    <h1>Introduction to XML</h1>
    <p>XML is a <strong>markup language</strong>.</p>
    <section class="features">
      <h2>Key Features</h2>
      <ul>
        <li>Platform independent</li>
        <li>Self-descriptive</li>
      </ul>
    </section>
    <img src="logo.png" alt="Logo" />
  </article>
</document>

Common Use Cases

• Data Exchange: Convert HTML to XML for data interchange
• Configuration Files: Generate XML configuration from HTML
• Document Storage: Store structured documents in XML format
• API Integration: Prepare data for XML-based APIs
• Content Migration: Migrate HTML content to XML systems
• XSLT Processing: Create XML for XSLT transformations

XML Features

• Well-Formed: Follows XML syntax rules strictly
• Self-Closing Tags: Empty elements use <tag /> syntax
• Character Escaping: Special characters properly escaped
• Attribute Quotes: All attributes enclosed in double quotes
• Case Sensitive: Maintains original tag case
• Nested Structure: Preserves document hierarchy

Character Escaping

The converter automatically escapes special XML characters:

• & → &amp;
• < → &lt;
• > → &gt;
• " → &quot;
• ' → &apos;

Tips for Best Results

• Clean HTML: Well-formed HTML produces better XML output
• Indentation: Use 2 or 4 spaces for readable XML
• Pretty Print: Enable for human-readable output
• Validation: Validate output with an XML validator
• Encoding: Ensure proper UTF-8 encoding for special characters

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your HTML is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.