XML to Excel Converter

Q: Why convert XML to an Excel file instead of a CSV?

An Excel file (.xlsx) is better than a CSV because it handles different data types like numbers and text properly. This avoids common issues where numbers with leading zeros are changed or long IDs are converted to scientific notation.

Q: What is a 'Record Path' and why do I need it?

The 'Record Path' is the name of the repeating tag in your XML that should be converted into a row in the spreadsheet. It's necessary to correctly flatten the complex XML structure into a simple table.

Q: How does the tool handle missing data in some records?

Our tool scans all records to find every possible column. If a record is missing data for a certain column, it simply leaves that cell blank in the Excel file, ensuring all your data stays aligned.

Q: Can I convert very large XML files?

Yes, but extremely large files may be slow because the conversion is done in your browser. The tool's performance depends on your computer's memory, but it works great for most file sizes.

Q: Is my data secure when I use this tool?

Yes, your privacy is 100% protected. The entire conversion from XML to Excel happens on your computer, within your browser. No data is ever sent to our servers.

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Conversion Options

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About the XML to Excel Converter

Our XML to Excel Converter is a free online tool we built to turn your structured XML data into a clean, organized Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx). While XML is a powerful way to store detailed data, it's not very friendly for spreadsheets. So, this tool takes that complex structure and flattens it into simple rows and columns that you can easily use in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or other data analysis software.

We know that converting XML can be a challenge, which is why we made this tool. The most important part is telling the tool which chunk of your XML data should become a row in the spreadsheet. Our "Record Path" feature makes this easy, giving you control over the output. It is perfect for anyone who needs to pull table data out of an XML file without writing code.

How to Use the Tool

Paste or open your XML code in the "Input XML" box.
In the "Record Path" field, type the tag name of the repeating items you want to turn into rows (like `product` or `user`).
The tool will instantly show a preview of your data in a table on the right.
Check the "Include Headers" box if you want the first row of your Excel file to be the column titles.
Click the "Download Excel" button to save your data as a `.xlsx` file, or "Copy for Excel" to paste it directly into a spreadsheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XML to an Excel file instead of a CSV?

An Excel file (.xlsx) is better than a CSV because it can handle different data types like numbers and text properly. It also supports much longer text in cells without breaking. So, using Excel avoids common problems where numbers with leading zeros are changed or long IDs are turned into scientific notation.

What is a "Record Path" and why do I need it?

Since XML can have many layers, you need to tell the tool which repeating part of the data should be a row in your table. The "Record Path" is the name of that repeating tag. For instance, if you have an XML file with a list of `product` tags, your Record Path would just be `product`.

How does the tool handle missing data in some records?

Our tool is smart about this. It looks at all your records first to find every possible column. If one of your records is missing a piece of data that another one has, it will just leave that cell blank in the Excel sheet. This keeps all your data perfectly aligned in the correct columns.

Can I convert very large XML files?

Yes, but there are some limits. Because the conversion happens in your browser, very large files (hundreds of megabytes) might slow down or crash the web page depending on your computer's memory. For most everyday files, however, it works perfectly.

Is my data secure when I use this tool?

Yes, your privacy is fully protected. The entire conversion process happens on your own computer, inside your web browser. None of your XML data is ever sent to our servers, so you can be sure your information is safe.