Text to XML

Turn plain text into valid, escaped XML — one element per line — free, instant, nothing uploaded.

Files never uploadedNo sign-upWorks in your browserFree & unlimited

Convert in 3 simple steps

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Add your text

Paste text or upload a .txt file.

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Convert to XML

Each line becomes an escaped <line> element.

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Copy or download

Grab the XML or save it as an .xml file.

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Why use this text to XML converter

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Well-formed

Includes a declaration and single root element.

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Escaped

Reserved characters become safe XML entities.

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Line by line

Every line maps to its own element.

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File or paste

Upload a .txt or paste directly.

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Private

Runs locally; nothing is uploaded.

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Free

No sign-up and no limits.

Plain text into structured XML

XML remains common for config files, data feeds and legacy integrations. This tool wraps each line of your text in a well-formed, escaped XML element under a single root, giving you a valid document you can adapt or feed into an XML pipeline.

Prefer a different format? Convert the same text to JSON or HTML, or format JSON with the JSON formatter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert text to XML?
Paste your text or upload a .txt file, click Convert to XML, and copy or download the result. Each line is wrapped in a <line> element inside a root <document> element.
Is the XML valid and escaped?
Yes. It includes an XML declaration and a single root element, and reserved characters (< > & " ') are escaped to entities, so the output is well-formed XML.
Can I change the element names?
The tool uses a simple <document> / <line> structure that's easy to rename in any text editor afterwards, or to transform with your own stylesheet.
Why convert text to XML?
XML is a common interchange format for configuration, data feeds and legacy systems. Wrapping plain lines as XML elements is a quick way to feed simple text into an XML-based pipeline.
Is my text uploaded?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser and your text is never sent to a server.

By Narender Chaudhary, Editorial & Product Lead · Updated June 2026