Convert HTML to XML Instantly – Free Online Tool
Transform your HTML documents into perfectly formatted XML with our powerful online converter. Ideal for developers working with data integration, content syndication, or XML-based systems — convert HTML elements, attributes, and content into valid XML structure while preserving all your data. Simply paste your HTML, customize conversion options, and get clean XML output instantly. No registration or installation required.
HTML to XML Converter
HTML Input
InputEnter HTML code or load sample
XML Output
OutputXML output will appear here
HTML to XML Conversion Example
HTML Input
<div class="container" id="main">
<h1 data-type="title">Welcome Page</h1>
<p>This is a paragraph with
<strong>important text</strong>.
</p>
<img src="photo.jpg" alt="Sample photo">
<br>
<div custom-attr="value">
<span>Content here</span>
</div>
</div>XML Output
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<div class="container" id="main">
<h1 data-type="title">Welcome Page</h1>
<p>
This is a paragraph with
<strong>important text</strong>
.
</p>
<img src="photo.jpg" alt="Sample photo" />
<br />
<div custom-attr="value">
<span>Content here</span>
</div>
</div>About Self-closing Tags
The converter automatically handles self-closing HTML tags and can optionally self-close empty elements:
Always Self-closing
<br> → <br /><img src="..."> → <img src="..." /><meta charset="UTF-8"> → <meta charset="UTF-8" />Optionally Self-closing
<div></div> → <div /><span></span> → <span />(When "Self-close Empty Tags" is enabled)Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Common Use Cases
RSS Feed Generation
Convert HTML blog posts or news articles into XML format for RSS feeds, making your content accessible to feed readers and aggregators.
Sitemap Creation
Transform HTML page structures into XML sitemaps for search engines, improving your website's SEO and crawlability.
Data Integration
Convert HTML data tables or content into XML for integration with enterprise systems, databases, or other XML-based applications.
Content Syndication
Prepare HTML content for syndication by converting it to XML format, making it easier to share and reuse across different platforms.
Advanced Conversion Features
Well-formed XML
Generates valid, well-formed XML that complies with XML standards and can be parsed by any XML processor
Self-closing Tags
Automatically handles self-closing HTML tags and provides options for empty element treatment
Attribute Preservation
Maintains all HTML attributes including classes, IDs, data attributes, and custom attributes
Character Escaping
Properly escapes special characters to ensure XML validity and prevent parsing errors
Customizable Output
Control XML declaration, indentation, and self-closing behavior to match your requirements
Real-time Conversion
Instant conversion as you type with live preview and automatic formatting options
HTML vs XML: Key Differences
| Feature | HTML | XML |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Display data in web browsers | Store and transport data |
| Tag Names | Predefined | Custom defined |
| Error Handling | Lenient (browsers try to render) | Strict (errors break parsing) |
| Self-closing Tags | Optional for some elements | Required for empty elements |
| Case Sensitivity | Not case-sensitive | Case-sensitive |
