What Happens To Odd Header Names?

Characters that are invalid in element names become underscores, and names that don't start with a letter get a field_N fallback.

CSV to XML Converter

Turn CSV rows into clean, escaped XML with sanitized element names — headers optional, all in your browser.

CSV Input

Quoted fields, commas and line breaks inside quotes are handled.

First Row Is HeadersLoad CSV File

XML Output

Converted instantly in your browser.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rows>
  <row>
    <name>Ava</name>
    <role>Producer</role>
    <city>Phoenix</city>
  </row>
  <row>
    <name>Noah</name>
    <role>Editor</role>
    <city>Denver</city>
  </row>
  <row>
    <name>Mia</name>
    <role>Director</role>
    <city>Austin</city>
  </row>
</rows>

Header names are sanitized into valid XML element names; values are escaped.

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What Is the CSV to XML Converter?

The CSV to XML Converter parses your CSV — including quoted fields with commas and line breaks — and emits a rows/row XML document. Header names are sanitized into valid XML element names, values are escaped, and a checkbox controls whether the first row is treated as headers. Conversion runs entirely locally.

How It Works

Paste CSV or load a .csv file, confirm the header checkbox, and copy or download the XML.

When to Use It

Use it when a legacy system, feed or import job wants XML but your data lives in spreadsheets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Happens To Odd Header Names?: Characters that are invalid in element names become underscores, and names that don't start with a letter get a field_N fallback.

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