# CSV to XML Converter Convert CSV data to XML format with customizable formatting options > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/csv-to-xml - **Category:** Format Conversion - **Keywords:** csv, xml, converter, transform, export, data, csv to xml, xml converter ## Overview The CSV to XML Converter is a streamlined utility designed to transform flat CSV data into structured XML format, offering full control over element naming, formatting, and data parsing rules. ## Inputs - **CSV Input** (textarea): Enter CSV data... - **Root Element Name** (text): Name of the root XML element - **Row Element Name** (text): Name for each row element - **Pretty Print** (checkbox) - **First Row Contains Headers** (checkbox) - **Include XML Declaration** (checkbox) - **Delimiter** (text): Field delimiter (comma, tab, etc.) - **Quote Character** (text): Character used for quoting fields - **Skip Empty Lines** (checkbox) ## When to use - When you need to migrate legacy spreadsheet data into systems that require XML input. - When preparing data for web services or APIs that strictly consume XML-formatted payloads. - When you need to standardize CSV exports into a hierarchical structure for configuration files or data storage. ## How it works - Paste your raw CSV data into the input field and specify the delimiter used in your file. - Define custom names for your root and row elements to match your target schema requirements. - Toggle options like 'Pretty Print' or 'Include XML Declaration' to adjust the final output formatting. - Click the convert button to generate your structured XML code instantly. ## Use cases - Converting product inventory lists from Excel/CSV exports into XML for e-commerce platform imports. - Transforming user contact logs into structured XML files for integration with legacy enterprise software. - Standardizing configuration data stored in CSV format for use in XML-based application settings. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I change the root element name? Yes, you can specify any custom name for the root element in the configuration settings. ### Does this tool support custom delimiters? Yes, you can define any character, such as a comma, tab, or semicolon, as your field delimiter. ### What happens to empty lines in my CSV? The tool includes a 'Skip Empty Lines' option, which is enabled by default to ensure your XML output remains clean. ### Can I include an XML declaration header? Yes, you can toggle the 'Include XML Declaration' option to add the standard header to your output. ### Is the output formatted for readability? Yes, the 'Pretty Print' option automatically adds indentation and line breaks to make the generated XML easy to read. ## Related tools - [Excel to CSV Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/excel-to-csv): Convert Excel file to CSV format, extracting data from the first worksheet - [XML to CSV Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/xml-to-csv): Convert XML data to CSV format with customizable parsing options - [BOM Character Remover](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/data-bom-remover): Remove BOM (Byte Order Mark) characters from text and file content. Perfect for cleaning up text files that have encoding issues, fixing CSV imports, and preparing data for processing. 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