# Excel to XML Converter

Convert Excel file to XML format, extracting data from the first worksheet

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/excel-to-xml

- **Category:** Format Conversion

- **Keywords:** excel, xml, converter, transform, data, xlsx, xls, spreadsheet

## Overview

The Excel to XML Converter is a streamlined utility designed to transform your spreadsheet data into structured XML format. By extracting content from the first worksheet, this tool allows you to easily integrate Excel data into web applications, databases, or configuration files.

## Inputs

- **Excel File** (file)
- **First Row Contains Headers** (checkbox)
- **Trim Whitespace from Values** (checkbox)
- **Root Element Name** (text): Name for the root XML element
- **Row Element Name** (text): Name for each row XML element
- **Indent XML Output** (checkbox)

## When to use

- When you need to migrate spreadsheet data into an XML-based system or application.
- When you want to standardize data structures for web services or API integrations.
- When you need to convert legacy Excel files into a machine-readable format for software development.

## How it works

- Upload your Excel file (XLS or XLSX) to the converter.
- Configure your output settings, such as root and row element names, to match your schema requirements.
- Select options like header detection and whitespace trimming to clean your data.
- Click convert to generate and download your structured XML file.

## Use cases

- Preparing product catalog data from Excel for import into an e-commerce XML feed.
- Converting user contact lists into XML format for custom CRM database imports.
- Transforming configuration settings stored in spreadsheets into XML files for application deployment.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which Excel file formats are supported?

The tool supports standard Excel formats including .xlsx and .xls files.

### Does it convert all worksheets in the file?

No, this tool specifically extracts and converts data from the first worksheet of your Excel file.

### Can I customize the XML tags?

Yes, you can define custom names for both the root element and the individual row elements to suit your project needs.

### What happens to extra spaces in my data?

If the 'Trim Whitespace' option is enabled, the tool will automatically remove leading and trailing whitespace from your cell values.

### Is the output formatted for readability?

Yes, you can enable the 'Indent XML Output' option to produce a clean, human-readable indented structure.

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## Samples

- [XLS Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/xls-samples): Sample legacy Excel (XLS) files for binary spreadsheet parsing and import tests
- [XLSX Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/xlsx-samples): Sample XLSX spreadsheets for worksheet parsing and data extraction testing
- [Text Case Format Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/text-case-formats): Examples of different text case formats: camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, PascalCase, and more
- [Android Serialization Java Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-serialization-java): Android Java serialization examples including JSON serialization, deserialization, and XML parsing

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