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TSV to XML Converter

Paste TSV data and convert it to structured XML. Column headers become element names, rows become XML records, with configurable root and row element names.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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What is TSV to XML Converter?

TSV and XML both represent tabular or structured data, but target very different ecosystems. TSV is common in data exports and spreadsheet tools; XML is standard in enterprise APIs, configuration systems, and data interchange formats. Converting TSV to XML bridges these worlds.

This tool maps each TSV row to an XML element with child elements for each column, using the header row for element names. The root element and per-row element names are configurable to match your target schema. All special characters in values are properly XML-escaped.

How to Use TSV to XML Converter

1

Paste TSV data or copy cells from Excel/Google Sheets and paste here

2

Set a root element name and row element name

3

Toggle the XML declaration and header row options

4

Choose 2 or 4 space indentation

5

Copy or download the XML output

Common Use Cases

  • Data engineers converting TSV exports to XML for ingestion into enterprise systems.
  • Developers preparing TSV data files as XML for XSLT transformation pipelines.
  • Teams converting spreadsheet data to XML configuration files.
  • ETL engineers transforming TSV source data to XML for loading into legacy systems.
  • Developers generating XML test fixtures from TSV data tables.
  • Architects converting TSV reference data to XML for XML database import.

Example Input and Output

A TSV file with employee data is converted to XML with each row as an <employee> element.

TSV input
name	city	role
Alice	London	Engineer
Bob	Paris	Designer
XML output
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<employees>
  <employee>
    <name>Alice</name>
    <city>London</city>
    <role>Engineer</role>
  </employee>
  <employee>
    <name>Bob</name>
    <city>Paris</city>
    <role>Designer</role>
  </employee>
</employees>

Privacy

All conversion runs in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server.

Element name sanitisation

XML element names cannot start with a digit or contain spaces or most special characters. Invalid characters in column headers are automatically replaced with underscores. Rename headers in your spreadsheet before converting if you need specific XML element names.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are TSV column headers used in the XML?

Each column header becomes the element name for that column's value within each row element. Characters that are invalid in XML element names (spaces, special chars) are replaced with underscores.

What are the root and row element names?

The root element wraps the entire document (e.g. <employees>). The row element wraps each row (e.g. <employee>). You can name them anything to match your target XML schema.

Can I paste directly from Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Copying cells in Excel or Google Sheets puts tab-separated values on the clipboard. Paste directly into the input and the converter processes the tabs correctly.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All conversion runs in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

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