Free tool · Data Formats
Excel to XML
Export Excel data to XML format.
Convert an Excel spreadsheet into XML, with each row becoming a repeating element and each column becoming a child tag. Useful for feeding spreadsheet data into a system that expects an XML data exchange format.
- Files never leave your device
- Runs entirely in your browser
- Free, no account needed
How to use Excel to XML
Two steps, and nothing to install.
Drop your Excel file
Drop your .xlsx or .xls file onto the tool, or click to browse and select it from your device. The file never leaves your browser.
Download your XML file
The tool builds an XML document from your spreadsheet rows instantly. Download the result directly - no waiting, no email, no cloud storage.
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How this works in your browser
This tool uses SheetJS, the same open-source spreadsheet library used by every Excel tool on this site, loaded only when you actually convert a file. SheetJS reads your workbook’s first sheet into a plain array of row objects using your header row as field names, and the tool then walks that array to build a matching XML element for every row, with each column becoming a child tag, using the browser’s native APIs rather than any XML library.
Excel to XML vs. upload-based online tools
| Feature | Excel to XML (in-browser) | Upload-based online tools |
|---|---|---|
| File upload required | No - never leaves your device | Yes - file is sent to a server |
| Processing queue | None - starts instantly | Often, especially at peak times |
| Watermark on output | Never | Common on free plans |
| Usage limits | None - free, unlimited use | Often capped per day or file size |
| Works offline once loaded | Yes, for most tools | No - requires a live connection |
| Account required | No | Often, for anything beyond a trial |
Who uses Excel to XML
Developers feeding a legacy system
Export spreadsheet data as XML for an older API, SOAP service, or data exchange format that expects XML rather than JSON or CSV.
Data migration and ETL work
Convert an Excel export into XML as an intermediate step before importing it into an XML-based pipeline.
Anyone documenting a data contract
Turn a spreadsheet of sample data into an XML example to share with a partner or vendor.
Frequently asked questions
What it can and cannot do, and what happens to your files.
Is this Excel to XML converter free?
Yes, completely free with no limit on file size or how many files you convert.
How are column headers used?
Column headers from the first row become the tag names for each field within every row element.
What happens to empty cells?
Empty cells produce an empty tag in the output XML rather than being omitted.
Can I control the XML root and row element names?
The tool uses sensible default element names. For a specific required schema, you may need to rename tags after export.
Is my spreadsheet uploaded anywhere?
No, the conversion happens entirely inside your browser using SheetJS.
Convert Excel to XML - free and instant.
Files never leave your device. No upload, no account, and free for unlimited use.
Also see: XML to Excel