Convert Excel to XML
Free · no signup · no watermark · runs in your browser · batch up to 20 files
Drop your Excel files here
or click to choose — up to 20 at once
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This free Excel to XML converter turns your .xlsx files into .xml files.
This conversion runs entirely in your browser. The file is never uploaded, which makes it instant, private and usable on work files you would not want to send to a stranger's server.
How to convert Excel to XML
- Drop your Excel files onto the box above, or click it to choose from your computer. Up to 20 at once.
- The conversion starts as soon as the file is read — there is nothing to configure.
- Download each converted file, or pick them up one by one from the list.
What changes when you convert Excel to XML
XML requires exactly one root element, so a top-level array is wrapped in one. Attributes are written with an @ prefix when converting back.
Excel and XML compared
| Excel | XML | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Microsoft Excel Workbook | Extensible Markup Language |
| Extension | .xlsx, .xls | .xml |
| MIME type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet | application/xml |
Excel: What most business data actually lives in. Carries types, formulas and multiple sheets, none of which survive a trip through CSV — which is exactly why people need to convert between them rather than just renaming the file.
XML: Verbose but precise, and still the required format for many enterprise, government and finance systems. Distinguishes attributes from elements, a distinction that has no direct equivalent in JSON.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Excel to XML?
Drop your .xlsx file onto the box on this page and the .xml file is ready to download in a second or two. There is no signup, no email, no watermark and no file limit beyond what your browser can hold in memory.
Is this Excel to XML converter free?
Yes, completely, with no account, no trial and no watermark on the output. We are a consultancy and these tools exist because we needed them ourselves; there is nothing to buy on this page.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. This conversion runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so the file never leaves your computer. You can disconnect from the network after the page loads and it will still work.
Will converting to XML reduce the quality?
XML requires exactly one root element, so a top-level array is wrapped in one. Attributes are written with an @ prefix when converting back.
Can I convert several Excel files at once?
Yes, up to 20 files in one go. Drop them all onto the box together and each one appears in the results list with its own download button.
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