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XML to Markdown Converter

Transform XML data into Markdown table format

XML Input

Markdown Output

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

Privacy & Security

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