Free XML to CSV Converter Online
Convert XML to CSV instantly in your browser — no upload, no server.
XML Input
CSV Output
XML to CSV Examples
Convert XML arrays to CSV rows. Telecom-themed example:
Example: Subscribers list
CSV output:
Click the Sample button above to load more examples into the editor.
What Is XML to CSV?
If you've ever tried to open a W3C XML file in Excel, you know the pain — it either fails or produces a messy structure. XML is designed to be hierarchical (elements nested inside elements), while CSV (RFC 4180) is flat rows and columns. This tool bridges that gap: it walks your XML tree, picks out repeated elements (like a list of subscribers or products), and writes each one as a CSV row. The result drops straight into Excel, Google Sheets, or any browser-based data pipeline. Everything runs locally — nothing is uploaded anywhere.
How to Use This Tool
Paste or Upload XML
Paste XML or upload a file. Use Sample for example data.
Review CSV Output
The right panel shows flattened CSV. Repeated elements become rows; nested data may be in columns.
Copy or Download
Use Copy or Download. For JSON to CSV, use JSON to CSV. For XML formatting, use XML Formatter.
When XML to CSV Helps
When feeding XML data (SOAP, feeds, config) into spreadsheets, CSV import tools, or data pipelines, convert here. Repeated elements flatten to rows. See MDN DOMParser for parsing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the converter handle nested XML elements?
Repeated sibling elements (like multiple <item> or <subscriber> tags) each become their own CSV row. Deeply nested children may appear as separate columns or as concatenated values depending on the XML structure.
Can I convert a SOAP or RSS feed response to CSV?
Yes. Paste the XML response directly into the input panel. The tool handles any well-formed XML, including SOAP envelopes and RSS/Atom feeds. It strips namespaces and extracts the repeated payload elements into rows.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using the browser DOMParser API. Your XML never leaves your machine, so it's safe to use with sensitive production data.
What is RFC 4180 and does the output follow it?
RFC 4180 is the de facto CSV standard — comma-separated values with optional quoting. The output follows RFC 4180 conventions so it imports cleanly into Excel and Google Sheets.
What if my XML has attributes instead of child elements?
Attributes on elements are treated as additional columns alongside child-element values, so you won't lose any data from XML that uses attributes heavily (like XHTML or SVG exports).
Related Tools
For CSV format, see RFC 4180 and CSV spec. For XML, see the W3C XML spec and W3C XML. For parsing in the browser, see MDN DOMParser. For JSON, see json.org.