Convert a List to XML
Create an XML document. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Convert a List to XML
- 1. Paste your list. Put one item per line into the input pane, such as a set of values you need represented as elements in an XML document.
- 2. Set the Item tag name. Choose the element name each item should be wrapped in, such as 'item' or 'entry', so the generated XML matches the schema or format your system expects.
- 3. Copy the XML document. Copy the generated document, with a root list element containing one child element per item, into a file or system that reads XML.
When to use Convert a List to XML
Convert a List to XML wraps each line of a plain list in a chosen element tag inside a root list element, producing a valid XML document. Reach for Convert a List to XML whenever a plain list needs to feed into a system, feed, or config that expects XML markup.
- Building a simple RSS-style feed fragment. You have a list of titles that need to become XML elements for a feed or sitemap fragment. Set the tag name to match your feed format and convert the list.
- Feeding a legacy system that only accepts XML. An older integration or import tool only reads XML, not JSON or CSV. Convert your plain list into XML with the element name the system expects.
- Generating test XML for a parser. You are testing an XML parser and need sample documents with a variable number of elements. Convert a plain list of values into a quick XML fixture.
- Preparing data for an XML-based config file. A build tool or app reads its settings from XML, and you have a plain list of values to insert. Convert the list with the correct tag name for that config section.
Examples
List to XML
Input
apple banana
Output
<list> <item>apple</item> <item>banana</item> </list>
About the Convert a List to XML tool
Convert a List to XML runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Create an XML document. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's List Tools section, 114 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
You can shape the output with the Item tag name setting, and the result refreshes the moment you change it. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Is Convert a List to XML free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.