XML Converter
Convert files to and from XML online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality file conversion with no sign-up or software required.
Maximum file size is 1GB
How it works
Three steps to your converted file
Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.
Upload your file
Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.
Choose an output format
Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.
Convert & download
Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.
What is an XML file?
XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a flexible text format derived from SGML (ISO 8879) and defined by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) Recommendation. It utilizes a self-descriptive tree structure of nested tags and attributes to store and transport data, independent of hardware or software platforms. Unlike HTML, XML does not use predefined tags; it relies on custom schemas (XSD) or DTDs to define the document structure.
How to open an XML file
Since XML is encoded in plain text (usually UTF-8), it can be opened and edited with any text editor such as Notepad++, Sublime Text, or Visual Studio Code. Web browsers like Chrome and Firefox natively render the file as a collapsible Document Object Model (DOM) tree for viewing structure.
XML Technical Info
- Full Name
- Extensible Markup Language
- Developed By
- World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
- Initial Release
- 1998
- MIME Type
- text/xml
Why RunConvert
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Purpose-built for speed, privacy, and breadth of format support.
3,000+ conversions supported
Every popular and niche format covered - video, audio, image, document, archive and more. New formats added regularly.
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No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.
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Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.
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