Excel to XML

Tool Description

Excel to XML is an online Excel to XML conversion tool that transforms .xlsx, .xls, .xlsm Excel files into structured XML format. It supports custom root element names and row element names, automatically converts column names to valid XML tag names, and supports multi-sheet merge or split output. All processing is done entirely in your browser — files are never uploaded to any server, ensuring data security.

How to Use

1. Add Files

   Click the upload area or drag and drop your Excel file into the upload box. Supports .xlsx, .xls, and .xlsm formats — you can add multiple files at once

2. Configure Settings

   In the parameter panel, set the XML root element name and row element name (defaults: root and row), and choose the sheet processing mode

3. Start Processing

   Click the "Start Processing" button to begin conversion. Once complete, click "Download" to get the XML file

4. Download & Save

   Multiple files support batch zip download, making it easy to save and manage all results at once

Use Cases

• Data Exchange: Convert Excel business data into XML format for standardized data transfer and API integration between different systems
• Configuration File Generation: Quickly convert Excel configuration data into XML config files for application configuration management
• Data Backup & Archiving: Convert Excel data into self-describing XML format for long-term archival storage — XML offers excellent readability and cross-platform compatibility

Core Advantages

1. Free Daily Quota

   Free usage is granted every day, so everyday conversion needs are met at zero cost — no payment required to experience the full features

2. Privacy & Security

   All conversions run locally in your browser — files are never uploaded to any server and your data always stays on your device

3. Custom Nodes

   Supports custom root and row element names for flexible control of the XML structure to fit different data format requirements

4. Standard Compliant

   Column names are automatically converted to valid XML tags and data is escaped, ensuring the output XML is standards-compliant and parses without errors

5. Easy to Use

   No installation or registration required — open and use instantly, upload and convert with no learning curve

XML Tag Naming Rules

Excel column names are used as XML element tag names. To generate valid XML tags, the tool automatically handles the following:

Column Name	Handling	Note
Contains special characters (spaces, brackets, punctuation)	Replaced with underscores	Ensures valid tag names
Starts with a digit	Prefixed with an underscore	Avoids illegal leading characters

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