Convert a List to XML

Convert plain text lists into structured XML with the Convert a List to XML Tool. Each line becomes an tag wrapped in a root container. Customize output with options to trim whitespace or skip empty lines. Supports importing from various file formats and exporting as a .xml file. Output updates instantly with copy and count tools included. Ideal for developers working with XML data feeds or configurations.

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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Trim whitespace from each line
Ignore empty lines

How to Use:

  1. Paste or import a list of items into the input box.
  2. Use Options to trim each line or ignore blank ones.
  3. The output displays each line wrapped in <item> tags.
  4. Copy or export the result using the provided buttons.
  5. Click Clear All to reset everything.

What Convert a List to XML Tool Can Do:

  • Converts lists into valid XML format
  • Wraps each line in <item> elements under a root <items> tag
  • Escapes special characters for XML safety
  • Trim and ignore blank options
  • Supports import/export and live preview with flashing output

Example:

Input:

apple
banana
cherry

Output:

<items>
<item>apple</item>
<item>banana</item>
<item>cherry</item>
</items>

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to prepare data for XML-based systems, convert raw lists into structured formats, or wrap values for config files and legacy integrations. Great for devs, data teams, or anyone working with XML content.nly convert JSON arrays into line-based formats for spreadsheets, scripts, CSV generation, or content migration. Ideal for devs needing quick transformations from structured data.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re converting a list to XML, it’s smart to use Convert a List to JSON first especially if your data needs to follow a structured format. Then you can run JSON to XML Converter to turn it into clean, well-formed markup. This step-by-step flow helps prevent errors and keeps your output organized. Plus, it’s way easier to validate and debug when everything follows a logical path.

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