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Excel to XML Converter

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

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Maximum file size: 0MB Supported formats: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet, application/vnd.ms-excel

Key Facts

Category
Format Conversion
Input Types
file, checkbox, text
Output Type
text
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

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.

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.

Examples

1. Product Catalog Export

E-commerce Manager
Background
The manager maintains a product list in Excel and needs to update the website's XML product feed.
Problem
The website requires a specific XML structure that doesn't match the raw spreadsheet layout.
How to Use
Upload the product list, set the root element to 'catalog' and row element to 'product', then enable header detection.
Example Config
rootElement: 'catalog', rowElement: 'product', hasHeader: true
Outcome
A clean XML file where each product row is wrapped in <product> tags, ready for the website import.

2. System Configuration Migration

Software Developer
Background
A developer has server settings stored in an Excel sheet and needs to convert them into an XML config file.
Problem
Manual conversion is error-prone and time-consuming for large datasets.
How to Use
Upload the settings file, ensure 'Trim Whitespace' is checked to avoid formatting errors, and set the root element to 'configuration'.
Example Config
rootElement: 'configuration', rowElement: 'setting', trimValues: true, indentOutput: true
Outcome
A perfectly formatted, indented XML file that can be directly used as a configuration source for the application.

Try with Samples

xml, xlsx, xls
XLSX Samples
Sample XLSX spreadsheets for worksheet parsing and data extraction testing
preferred input family xlsx,xls
xlsx, xls
Copyright-Free AAC Audio Samples
High-quality AAC encoded audio samples for testing and development, featuring nature sounds and meditation music with excellent compression
preferred input family xlsx
xlsx
Copyright-Free OGG Vorbis Audio Samples
Open-source OGG Vorbis audio samples for testing and development, featuring excellent compression with nature sounds and meditation music
preferred input family xlsx
xlsx
XML Samples
XML (eXtensible Markup Language) format examples from simple to complex structures
title token xml
xml

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FAQ

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.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/excel-to-xml

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
excelFile file (Upload required) Yes -
hasHeader checkbox No -
trimValues checkbox No -
rootElement text No -
rowElement text No -
indentOutput checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/excel-to-xml to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "result": "Processed text content",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
Text: Text

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-excel-to-xml": {
      "name": "excel-to-xml",
      "description": "Convert Excel file to XML format, extracting data from the first worksheet",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=excel-to-xml",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]