XML to Markdown Converter

About XML to Markdown Converter

Convert XML data to Markdown table format with GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) support. Perfect for documentation, README files, GitHub wikis, and any platform that supports Markdown tables.

Key Features

• Automatic Parsing: Intelligently extracts tabular data from XML structure
• GFM Compatible: Generates GitHub Flavored Markdown tables
• Column Alignment: Support for left, center, and right alignment
• Header Toggle: Choose whether to include column headers
• Pipe Escaping: Automatically escapes pipe characters in cell content
• Attribute Support: Includes XML attributes as columns (prefixed with @)

How to Use

1. Input XML Data: Paste your XML data or upload an .xml file
2. Configure Options: Choose header and alignment options
3. Copy or Download: Copy the Markdown code or download as .md file
4. Use Anywhere: Paste into GitHub, GitLab, Notion, or any Markdown editor

Markdown Table Format

GitHub Flavored Markdown tables use pipes (|) and hyphens (-):

| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 |
| :--- | :---: | ---: |
| Left | Center | Right |
| Data 1 | Data 2 | Data 3 |

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>

Markdown Output (left-aligned):

| id | name | age | city |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | John Doe | 28 | New York |
| 2 | Jane Smith | 34 | London |

Column Alignment Options

• Left (:---): Align text to the left (default)
• Center (:---:): Center-align text in columns
• Right (---:): Align text to the right (good for numbers)

Supported Platforms

The generated Markdown tables work on:

• GitHub: README files, issues, pull requests, wikis
• GitLab: Documentation and merge requests
• Bitbucket: README and documentation
• Notion: Pages and databases
• Discord: Messages with Markdown support
• Slack: Messages and documentation
• Reddit: Posts and comments
• Stack Overflow: Questions and answers
• Jekyll/Hugo: Static site generators
• Obsidian/Roam: Note-taking apps

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

• Documentation: Include data tables in README files
• GitHub Wikis: Create wiki pages with formatted tables
• Issue Tracking: Add tables to GitHub/GitLab issues
• Pull Requests: Document changes with comparison tables
• Blog Posts: Add tables to Jekyll/Hugo blog posts
• Knowledge Base: Create help documentation with tables
• API Documentation: Document API endpoints and parameters

Tips for Best Results

• Escape Pipes: The converter automatically escapes | characters in cell content
• Keep It Simple: Markdown tables work best with simple, flat data
• Use Alignment: Right-align numeric columns for better readability
• Test Rendering: Preview your Markdown to ensure proper rendering

Markdown Table Limitations

• No Cell Merging: Markdown doesn't support colspan/rowspan
• No Nested Tables: Tables cannot be nested within cells
• Limited Styling: Basic formatting only (bold, italic, code)
• Single Line Cells: Each cell should be on a single line

FAQ

• What XML structures work best with this converter?

  The converter works best when your XML has a single root element with repeated child elements that all share the same structure. Each repeated child (for example, <employee>, <row>, or <product>) becomes a table row, and each child element inside it (such as <id>, <name>, <age>) becomes a column. Attributes on those elements are also supported and are treated as additional columns.

• Why am I seeing an error instead of a Markdown table?

  If the XML parser cannot detect a table-like structure, the tool returns a commented error message instead of a table. This usually happens when there are no repeating child elements, the XML is malformed, or the first repeated element has no child elements. Make sure your XML is valid, that there are multiple similar records under the same parent, and that each record contains child elements for the fields you want in the table.

• How are alignment settings applied to my Markdown table?

  The alignment dropdown controls the alignment row in the Markdown header separator. For example, left alignment uses :---, center uses :---:, and right uses ---:. The chosen pattern is applied uniformly to all columns. Most Markdown renderers (including GitHub and GitLab) respect these alignment markers when displaying the table.

• What happens to special characters like pipes (|) and Markdown syntax?

  The converter automatically escapes pipe characters in cell content so they do not break the table structure. Other Markdown markup inside cells (such as *bold* or `code`) is preserved as-is, so you can enhance your content with additional formatting if needed. If you see a broken table, check for unescaped pipes or unbalanced Markdown syntax in your original XML text.

• Can I safely use this tool with sensitive or private XML data?

  Yes. All conversions run entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your XML is never sent to any server or stored remotely by this tool. You can safely use it for local data exploration, internal documentation, or any workflow where privacy is important.

Privacy & Security

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