Utility Tally

XML to CSV converter

Convert XML data into CSV rows with automatic column mapping

XML input
Paste your XML data here
CSV output
Converted CSV data
How to use this tool
  1. Paste your XML data into the input field — must have a root element with repeating child elements
  2. The converter automatically detects repeating elements and maps them to CSV rows
  3. Attributes become columns with an @ prefix, nested children use dot notation
  4. Click "Convert to CSV" to generate the output
  5. Copy the CSV or download it as a .csv file for use in spreadsheets
Example

XML input:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<products>
  <product id="p1">
    <name>Widget</name>
    <price>9.99</price>
  </product>
  <product id="p2">
    <name>Gadget</name>
    <price>14.99</price>
  </product>
</products>

CSV output:

"@id","product.name","product.price"
"p1","Widget","9.99"
"p2","Gadget","14.99"
Frequently asked questions

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How the xml to csv converter helps

Use the XML to CSV converter when you have XML data from feeds, exports, sitemaps, or APIs and need to inspect it in a spreadsheet, import it into a database, or share it with someone who expects rows and columns. XML structures data as a tree, while CSV uses a flat table, so conversion works best on data with repetitive elements such as product listings, blog posts, user records, inventory items, and log entries.

Utility Tally tools are built for quick, practical workflows: prepare the input, review the result, copy or download the output, and move on without creating an account. The guidance below explains how to use this page responsibly, what the result means, and which related tools or guides can help with the next step.

For best results, start with sample or non-sensitive data when you are learning a tool, then move to real work only after you understand the output. If the result will be sent to a client, imported into software, printed, published, or used in a security-related workflow, take an extra minute to verify formatting, totals, links, spelling, privacy, and destination requirements.

How to use it
  1. Paste valid XML with repeating data elements (such as multiple product, user, or record nodes).
  2. Review the generated columns and make sure they capture the fields you need.
  3. Adjust the row and column mapping if the data has nested elements or attributes.
  4. Copy the CSV output or download it.
  5. Import the CSV into a spreadsheet or database and verify the column alignment.
How it works

The converter parses XML into a document tree, then walks through elements and attributes to build rows. Elements that repeat at the same level become rows, while child elements and attributes become columns. Nested objects are flattened with dot-separated keys so the output stays compatible with spreadsheet imports.

The result should be treated as a working output, not a substitute for professional review where tax, security, accessibility, legal, accounting, or production data requirements apply. Check the destination system, final format, and any local rules before relying on the result.

Practical tips

XML data with consistent repeating elements produces the cleanest CSV output.

Attributes and child elements both become columns — review the header row to confirm the mapping.

Deeply nested XML may produce many columns. Consider preprocessing the data if the output has excessive empty cells.

For large XML files, preview the first few rows before downloading the full CSV.

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