XML to LaTeX Converter

About XML to LaTeX Converter

Convert XML data to LaTeX table format with professional booktabs styling. Perfect for academic papers, technical documentation, and scientific publications requiring high-quality typesetting.

Key Features

• Automatic Parsing: Intelligently extracts tabular data from XML structure
• Booktabs Support: Professional table styling with \toprule, \midrule, and \bottomrule
• LaTeX Escaping: Properly escapes special characters (&, %, $, #, _, {}, ~, ^, \)
• Header Toggle: Choose whether to include column headers
• Attribute Support: Includes XML attributes as columns (prefixed with @)
• Caption & Label: Automatic table caption and label for cross-referencing

How to Use

1. Input XML Data: Paste your XML data or upload an .xml file
2. Configure Options: Choose header and booktabs options
3. Copy or Download: Copy the LaTeX code or download as .tex file
4. Use in Document: Include the code in your LaTeX document with \usepackage{booktabs}

LaTeX Packages Required

To use the generated tables in your LaTeX document, include these packages in your preamble:

\usepackage{booktabs}  % For professional tables (if using booktabs)
\usepackage{array}     % For advanced table features

Example Conversion

XML Input:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<employees>
  <employee>
    <id>1</id>
    <name>John Doe</name>
    <age>28</age>
    <city>New York</city>
  </employee>
  <employee>
    <id>2</id>
    <name>Jane Smith</name>
    <age>34</age>
    <city>London</city>
  </employee>
</employees>

LaTeX Output (with booktabs):

\begin{table}[h]
\centering
\begin{tabular}{cccc}
\toprule
id & name & age & city \\
\midrule
1 & John Doe & 28 & New York \\
2 & Jane Smith & 34 & London \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}
\caption{XML Data}
\label{tab:xmldata}
\end{table}

Booktabs vs Standard Tables

• Booktabs (Recommended): Uses \toprule, \midrule, \bottomrule for professional-looking tables with proper spacing
• Standard: Uses \hline for traditional table borders

Special Character Handling

The converter automatically escapes LaTeX special characters:

• &: Escaped as \&
• %: Escaped as \%
• $: Escaped as \$
• #: Escaped as \#
• _: Escaped as \_
• {}, ~, ^, \: Properly escaped

Supported XML Structures

• Repeating Elements: Automatically detects common record names (row, record, item, entry, employee, product, user)
• Nested Elements: Extracts child element values as columns
• Attributes: Includes XML attributes as columns (prefixed with @)
• Mixed Content: Handles various XML structures intelligently

Common Use Cases

• Academic Papers: Include data tables in research papers
• Technical Documentation: Professional documentation with high-quality tables
• Scientific Publications: Journal articles and conference papers
• Theses & Dissertations: Well-formatted tables for academic work
• Reports: Technical and business reports with professional tables

Table Customization

You can customize the generated LaTeX code:

• Column Alignment: Change 'c' to 'l' (left) or 'r' (right) in tabular specification
• Caption: Modify the \caption{} text
• Label: Change \label{} for cross-referencing
• Position: Modify [h] to [t] (top), [b] (bottom), or [p] (page)

FAQ

• Why does my table fail to compile or look misaligned in LaTeX?

  Compilation issues often come from unescaped special characters or mismatched column counts. This tool automatically escapes the most problematic characters (such as &, %, $, #, and _), but if your XML contains custom LaTeX commands or math, you may need to review those cells manually. Also ensure that every row has the same number of columns and that you have loaded the required packages (for example, booktabs when using the Booktabs option).

• What is the difference between Booktabs and standard table mode?

  When Booktabs is enabled, the table uses \toprule, \midrule, and \bottomrule with no vertical lines, producing the style recommended in the book Typesetting Tables with LaTeX. Standard mode uses \hline for horizontal rules and is compatible with documents that do not load the booktabs package. Booktabs generally yields cleaner, more professional tables, but requires \usepackage{booktabs} in your preamble.

• Can I change column widths or wrap long text automatically?

  The generated code uses a simple tabular environment with one c column specifier per column, which means LaTeX will size columns based on content. If you need fixed widths or automatic wrapping, you can swap c for p{width} or use environments like tabularx or longtable. The tool gives you a correct starting point; you can then refine the layout for your specific document.

• How are XML attributes handled in the generated table?

  Attributes on your XML elements are treated as additional columns, with their names prefixed by @ to distinguish them from child elements. For example, an attribute id="123" may appear as a column named @id. If you do not want attributes in your table, you can remove those columns from the generated LaTeX or adjust your original XML.

• Is it safe to use this tool with unpublished or confidential LaTeX content?

  Yes. All XML parsing and LaTeX generation run entirely in your browser. The tool does not upload your XML or LaTeX to any server, making it suitable for drafts, thesis data, internal reports, or any situation where you need strict control over your content.

Privacy & Security

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