XML will not parse
Broken XML syntax, partial feeds, or unescaped characters prevent row extraction.
Open the source in a plain-text or spreadsheet view, fix the malformed row or bracket, then rerun the conversion before downloading CSV.
Use this tool
Prepare the input and run the tool
Paste XML text or choose a .xml file. Result: Copy or download CSV.
Paste XML or choose a local XML file. Repeated records are flattened into CSV rows.
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Tool guide
How to use XML to CSV
Use this when XML needs to be reviewed in a spreadsheet. Attributes and nested fields become CSV columns.
What this tool does
Paste or upload XML and download a CSV with repeated records flattened into rows.
- Input
- Paste XML text or choose a .xml file
- Output
- Copy or download CSV
Tool advantages
- Runs in this page; the file or pasted data is not sent to a new app.
- Keeps the preview, report, and download in the same screen.
- Leaves you with an output you can copy, download, or check before using.
Step-by-step usage guide
- 1Paste XML or choose a file.
- 2Review the detected columns.
- 3Copy or download the CSV.
Common errors and fixes
CSV structure looks wrong
Attributes and nested elements become columns, which can produce many fields when records are inconsistent.
Check the header row, repeated records, and nested fields in the preview. Rename unclear columns before using the converted file downstream.
CSV download is not accepted by another app
CSV consumers may need a fixed column order, so review the header row before importing.
Download again after checking the preview, then test the file in the destination app with a small sample before converting the full export.
When to use XML to CSV
- You are checking files before an upload, import, share, or delivery.
- You want to confirm the result before sending it to another system.
- You need a copied result, downloaded file, or report that can be reviewed outside the page.
FAQ
How are nested fields named?
Nested XML fields are flattened with dot-separated column names.
What XML works best?
A root element containing repeated record elements works best.