CSV to XML Converter Online

What Is a CSV to XML Converter?

A CSV to XML converter transforms comma-separated tabular data into structured Extensible Markup Language documents. CSV is the simplest format for exporting data from spreadsheets, databases, and data processing tools. XML provides a hierarchical, self-describing format required by many enterprise systems, SOAP web services, data interchange standards like HL7, XBRL, and government submission formats.

This converter reads CSV input with the first row as column headers, then wraps each subsequent row in a record element with child elements named after the headers. Values are properly escaped to produce valid XML — special characters like ampersands, angle brackets, and quotes are converted to their XML entity equivalents. The resulting XML document includes an XML declaration and a root records element containing all individual record elements. Everything is processed in your browser with zero server involvement.

How to Convert CSV to XML

1. Paste your CSV data into the input panel. The first row should contain column headers that become XML element names.
2. Click Convert to generate an XML document where each CSV row becomes a record element with children named after your headers.
3. Review the XML output with proper indentation and escaping. Each row is wrapped in a record element within a root records container.
4. Download the XML file for import into enterprise systems, SOAP services, or any platform that requires XML-formatted data input.

Why Convert CSV to XML with PinusX?

Enterprise developers and data integrators frequently need to convert spreadsheet exports and database dumps into XML format for consumption by legacy systems, regulatory submission portals, and SOAP-based web services. PinusX handles this conversion with 100% client-side processing, ensuring your business data, financial records, and customer information never leave your browser. The tool properly handles special characters, generates well-formed XML with correct encoding declarations, and produces consistently indented output ready for production use.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are CSV column headers used in XML?

Column headers from the first CSV row become child element names within each record. For example, a header 'product_name' creates <product_name> elements. Headers with spaces or special characters are sanitized to produce valid XML element names.

Can the converter handle CSV with special characters?

Yes. Values containing XML special characters like & < > " and ' are automatically escaped to their entity equivalents (&amp; &lt; &gt; &quot; &apos;) in the XML output, ensuring the result is always well-formed XML.

What is the root element name in the output?

The converter uses 'records' as the root element and 'record' for each row element. This provides a clean, predictable XML structure that is easy to parse and process with XPath or XSLT in downstream systems.

Does this work with semicolon-delimited CSV?

This converter uses commas as the delimiter. For semicolon-delimited files common in European locales, replace semicolons with commas before pasting, or use a text editor's find-and-replace feature to convert the delimiter first.

Is the conversion private and secure?

Absolutely. All CSV to XML conversion runs locally in your browser. No data is transmitted to any server, no files are uploaded, and no data is stored. Your spreadsheet exports and database dumps remain entirely on your machine throughout the conversion process.

Your data never leaves your browser. 100% client-side processing.