Free XML to HTML Converter Online
Convert XML to HTML instantly in your browser — no upload, no server.
XML Input
HTML Output
XML to HTML Examples
Convert XML to HTML for display. Example:
Example: Article structure
HTML output:
Click the Sample button above to load more examples into the editor.
What Is XML to HTML?
Both XML and HTML use angle-bracket tags, but they serve very different purposes. W3C XML is a flexible data format — elements can be named anything. HTML (maintained by WHATWG) has a fixed vocabulary of tags that browsers understand: <div>, <p>, <table>, and so on. This tool bridges the gap by mapping your XML elements to equivalent HTML tags so the result renders in a browser. It's particularly handy when you have an SOAP response or RSS/Atom feed and you want to quickly see it laid out as an HTML page. For complex transformations with conditional logic, you'd use XSLT — but for quick conversions, this browser-side tool does the job using the built-in DOMParser API. Nothing is sent to a server.
How to Use This Tool
Paste or Upload XML
Paste XML or upload a file. Use Sample for example data.
Review HTML Output
The right panel shows converted HTML. Elements are mapped to HTML tags; structure is preserved.
Copy or Download
Use Copy or Download. For XSLT-based transforms, use a dedicated XSLT processor. For XML formatting, use XML Formatter.
When XML to HTML Helps
When you have XML data (feeds, config, or API responses) and need HTML for display, convert here. Useful for RSS/Atom feeds, SOAP responses, or custom XML vocabularies. For XSLT-based transforms, use a dedicated processor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between XML and XHTML?
XHTML is XML that uses HTML element names — it's strict HTML serialized as valid XML. Generic XML (like a product catalog or SOAP envelope) can have any element names. This tool converts generic XML into HTML-like markup suitable for display. For XHTML, make sure your source XML is well-formed.
Can I convert an RSS feed to HTML?
Yes. Paste your RSS or Atom feed XML into the input panel. The tool maps the feed's elements (like <title>, <description>, <item>) to HTML equivalents. The result won't be pixel-perfect but it gives you a readable HTML structure to work from.
When should I use XSLT instead?
Use XSLT 3.0 when you need conditional logic, sorting, template-driven output, or precisely controlled HTML structure. This tool is best for quick, one-off conversions where you just want to see your XML as HTML fast.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using the DOMParser API. Your XML never leaves your machine, so it's safe for sensitive content.
Related Tools
For HTML, see the HTML spec and W3C HTML. For XML, see the W3C XML spec and W3C XML. For parsing in the browser, see MDN DOMParser. For XSLT, see XSLT 3.0. For JSON, see json.org.