Convert INI to XML

Convert INI to XML right in your browser. Paste or upload INI files and instantly turn them into well-structured XML with formatting options and export support.

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Supported file types: .ini, .txt, .log, .conf
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How to Use:

  • Paste your INI content into the INI Input box, or click Choose File to upload a .ini, .txt, .log, or .conf file.
  • Your input should use standard INI structure, with [section] headers and key=value pairs underneath.
  • The XML output updates live as you type or upload.
  • Toggle Pretty format to indent and structure the XML with line breaks.
  • Toggle Trim lines to remove leading and trailing whitespace on each line before conversion.
  • Toggle Maximize output to expand the output area if you’re working with large data.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the converted XML to your clipboard.
  • Use Export to File to download the result as a .xml file.
  • Hit Clear All to reset everything, including inputs, toggles, and the character counter.

What Convert INI to XML can do:

Convert INI to XML helps you transform INI config files into clean, readable XML. It automatically wraps keys under their respective section tags, builds a valid XML structure, and gives you options to trim, format, and export the result. This is useful for developers migrating legacy configs, integrating with systems that need XML, or converting server logs and settings into structured formats. With live preview and formatting toggles, you get immediate, editable output without installing anything.

Example:

Before (INI):

[user]
name=Alice
age=30
[location]
city=Paris
country=France

After (XML):

<ini>
  <user>
    <name>Alice</name>
    <age>30</age>
  </user>
  <location>
    <city>Paris</city>
    <country>France</country>
  </location>
</ini>

Common Use Cases:

Convert INI to XML is perfect for migrating configuration files, converting game or system settings to XML for APIs, or just formatting logs for clarity. It’s handy for anyone working across systems that use different formats and want a clean XML version of existing INI data.

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