Convert XML to CSV — Extract Structured Data into Flat Tables

Need to convert XML data into CSV files for import into Excel, databases, or business applications? Total XML Converter extracts data from XML files and saves it as clean, flat CSV tables — in batch, processing hundreds of files in one run. Unlike manual copy-paste or fragile online tools:

Converts XML files to well-structured CSV with correct delimiters
Processes an entire folder of XML files in a single batch run
Automatically flattens nested XML elements into tabular columns
Handles large XML files with thousands of records without memory issues
Supports custom delimiters: comma, semicolon, tab, or any character
Works 100% offline — your data never leaves your computer
Includes a 30-day free trial with no limitations

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XML vs CSV: What Is the Difference?

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) stores data in a hierarchical tree of elements and attributes. It is self-describing, supports nested structures, and is widely used for data interchange between systems. However, XML is verbose, not directly importable into spreadsheets, and requires specialized tools to read.

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is the simplest tabular data format. Each line represents a row, and columns are separated by commas (or semicolons, tabs). CSV files open instantly in Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice, and virtually every database import tool. They are compact, fast to parse, and universally supported.

When you convert XML to CSV, the converter reads the XML tree, identifies repeating elements (records), and maps their child elements to flat columns. The result is a clean table where each XML record becomes a CSV row and each data field becomes a column.

How to Convert XML to CSV

Step 1. Launch Total XML Converter. The left panel shows a folder tree for quick navigation.
Step 2. Browse to the folder that contains your XML files. The file list in the center displays all supported files, including XML.
Step 3. Check the files you want to convert. Use Check All to select every file in the folder for batch conversion.
Step 4. Click CSV in the format toolbar at the top of the window.
Step 5. In the conversion wizard, choose the delimiter (comma, semicolon, or tab), set the text encoding (UTF-8, ANSI, etc.), and specify the output folder.
Step 6. Press Start. The converter extracts data from all selected XML files and saves CSV files to your chosen folder.

Total XML Converter - XML to CSV batch conversion interface

Each XML file becomes a separate CSV file with headers derived from XML element names. Nested elements are flattened into columns automatically. Original XML files remain untouched.

Command-Line Conversion

Total XML Converter includes a command-line interface for converting XML files without the GUI. Example:

XMLConverter.exe C:\Data\products.xml C:\Output\products.csv -c CSV -Delimiter comma

You can wrap this command in a .bat file or a scheduled task to automate recurring data exports. This is ideal for nightly ETL pipelines that extract XML data from APIs and load CSV into databases.

Why Use Total XML Converter?

Smart XML flattening. Total XML Converter automatically detects repeating elements in XML and maps them to table rows. Child elements become column headers. You get a clean, import-ready CSV without writing XSLT or XPath queries.

Batch processing. Select hundreds of XML files and convert them all to CSV in a single run. Each file becomes a separate CSV file. No need to open and re-save files one by one.

Flexible delimiters. Choose comma, semicolon, tab, or any custom character as the field separator. This ensures compatibility with your target application — European Excel uses semicolons, databases often expect tabs.

Encoding control. Output CSV in UTF-8, UTF-16, ANSI, or other encodings. UTF-8 with BOM is the safest choice for files that contain international characters and need to open correctly in Excel.

Handles large files. XML feeds with thousands of records and megabytes of data are processed quickly without memory issues. The converter streams data efficiently even on modest hardware.

20+ output formats. Besides CSV, convert XML files to XLSX, PDF, DOC, HTML, JSON, TXT, and more — all from the same program.

Online Converters vs Desktop Converter

Feature	Online Tools	Total XML Converter
File size limit	5–50 MB typical	No limit
Batch conversion	One file at a time	Unlimited
Privacy	Files uploaded to cloud	100% offline
Delimiter choice	Comma only	Comma / semicolon / tab / custom
Nested XML	Often fails	Auto-flattened to columns
Encoding	Fixed	UTF-8, ANSI, UTF-16, etc.
Automation	Manual only	Built-in command line
Pricing	Subscription or per-file	One-time $59.90

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When Do You Need XML to CSV Conversion?

Here are the most common scenarios where converting XML to CSV is necessary:

Importing data into Excel or Google Sheets. You receive data as XML from an API, ERP system, or partner feed. CSV is the fastest way to open that data in a spreadsheet for analysis, charting, and reporting.
Database loading (ETL). Your database import tool accepts CSV but not XML. Converting XML to CSV creates a flat file that can be loaded into MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or any other database using standard import utilities.
Data migration between systems. You are moving records from one application to another and both support CSV import/export. Converting the XML export to CSV bridges the gap without custom programming.
Simplifying complex data. Stakeholders need to review data but cannot read raw XML. A CSV file opens in any spreadsheet, giving them a familiar rows-and-columns view with sorting and filtering built in.
Automating data pipelines. You need to run a nightly conversion of XML feeds into CSV for downstream processing. The command-line interface lets you schedule the task and integrate it into existing workflows.