Convert XLS to XML

Convert XLS to XML directly in your browser. Upload an Excel spreadsheet, customize formatting options, and export clean XML output instantly.

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Supported file types: .xls, .xlsx
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Options
Pretty format
Include column headers
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Upload your .xls or .xlsx file using the “Choose File” button below the input area.
  • The input preview will display your sheet’s content in plain text (CSV style).
  • Toggle Pretty format to enable or disable indented, multiline XML output.
  • Toggle Include column headers if you want XML tags to match your Excel headers. Turn it off to use generic <Field> tags.
  • Use the Root tag name field to change the top-level XML container (defaults to Workbook).
  • Turn on Maximize output to expand the output box for easier viewing.
  • The XML output updates live. Click Copy Output to copy the result or Export to File to download as .xml.
  • Hit Clear All to reset the entire tool including the output counter.

What Convert XLS to XML can do:

Convert XLS to XML makes it simple to transform Excel files into structured XML without installing anything. It reads .xls or .xlsx files safely in your browser and turns them into clean, tag-wrapped XML. You can decide if the tags should match column headers or use generic labels, and even rename the root tag to fit your project’s schema. Pretty formatting makes the XML easier to read, while the copy and export buttons help you grab the result however you need it. With live output and an expanding preview option, it’s quick, smooth, and customizable.

Example:

Before (Excel preview):

Name	Age	Country
Alice	30	USA
Bob	25	Canada

After (XML):

<Workbook>
  <Row><Name>Alice</Name><Age>30</Age><Country>USA</Country></Row>
  <Row><Name>Bob</Name><Age>25</Age><Country>Canada</Country></Row>
</Workbook>

Common Use Cases:

Convert XLS to XML is great for developers prepping data for APIs, moving tabular data into XML-based formats, or integrating Excel content into legacy systems that expect structured markup. It’s especially useful for quick one-off conversions, schema validation testing, or just making Excel data more portable.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After you Convert XLS to XML, you might want to run Prettify XML to make the output easier to scan. And if you’re planning to bring that data into other workflows, Convert XML to JSON helps bridge the gap to more flexible formats.

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