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XML to LaTeX Converter

Transform XML data into LaTeX table format

XML Input

LaTeX Output

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)

Privacy & Security

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