Excel to XML
Upload an .xlsx or .xls file. Converts the first sheet to XML.
Want the full picture? Read: Excel to XML: Getting Spreadsheet Data into a Schema-Friendly Format
Related reading: Read: Converting a Multi-Sheet Excel Workbook to XML
How it works
This tool reads the first sheet of an uploaded .xlsx or .xls file and converts each row into a <row> XML element, with columns becoming child elements, using the SheetJS library entirely in your browser.
When you’d use this
- Bridging everyday spreadsheet data into a legacy system or enterprise integration that requires XML
- Preparing a report for a SOAP-based API or schema-validated XML pipeline
- Converting Excel data for a system built before JSON or CSV became common exchange formats
Common questions
Does this preserve Excel formatting or formulas?+
No — formulas are converted to their calculated values, and cell formatting (colors, fonts, number formats) isn't carried over, since XML has no equivalent concept. Only the underlying data values are converted.
What if my workbook has multiple sheets?+
Only the first sheet is converted. To convert a different sheet, reorder your sheets in Excel so the one you need is the first tab, then re-upload.
What does the resulting XML structure look like?+
Each spreadsheet row becomes a <row> element, with each column becoming a child element named after that column's header — wrapped in an outer <root> element for a complete document.
Is my spreadsheet data uploaded to a server?+
No — the file is read and parsed entirely in your browser. It's never transmitted anywhere, which matters if the spreadsheet contains sensitive data.