SQL to XML – Convert SQL Statements into Structured XML

Convert SQL INSERT statements, query results, or delimiter‑separated data into well‑formed XML files instantly. 100% client‑side – your data never leaves your browser. Ideal for developers, data analysts, and system integrators who need XML exports from SQL dumps.

Why Use This Free SQL to XML Tool?

  • 🔒 Private & secure – all conversion happens locally. No file uploads to any server.
  • 📄 Smart parsing – handles INSERT INTO ... VALUES rows, CSV, TSV, pipe‑separated, and SELECT result formatting.
  • 📁 Multiple input formats – upload .sql, .txt, or .csv files.
  • 📤 Export valid XML – generates a root element (<data>) with row elements and child fields.
  • 👁️ Real‑time preview – see the extracted table as both a grid and raw XML before downloading.
  • ⚡ No registration, no watermarks, no file size limits.

How to Convert SQL to XML in 2 Minutes

  1. Upload – Select your SQL file (.sql, .txt, or .csv) containing structured data.
  2. Convert – The tool parses INSERT rows or delimiter‑separated blocks into a table.
  3. Preview & Export – Review the data and click Download XML to get your well‑formed XML file.

What SQL Formats Are Supported?

  • INSERT INTO table VALUES (val1, 'val2', ...); – extracts each row’s values as XML elements.
  • CSV / TSV / pipe‑separated – any consistent delimiter (comma, tab, semicolon, pipe).
  • Plain column‑aligned query results (e.g., SELECT output).
  • ✅ Mixed content with comments – the tool intelligently extracts the tabular part.

Example: Convert INSERT Statement to XML

Input SQL snippet:

INSERT INTO employees VALUES (101, 'Anna', 'Manager');
INSERT INTO employees VALUES (102, 'Ben', 'Developer');

Output XML structure:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<data>
  <row>
    <col1>101</col1>
    <col2>Anna</col2>
    <col3>Manager</col3>
  </row>
  <row>
    <col1>102</col1>
    <col2>Ben</col2>
    <col3>Developer</col3>
  </row>
</data>

No manual mapping required – the converter auto‑generates valid XML.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SQL to XML converter really free?

Yes – completely free, with no premium tiers, no credit card, no signup.

Are my SQL files sent to a server?

Never. All conversion happens locally in your browser. Your sensitive data remains private and secure.

Can I customize the XML root or row element names?

Currently the tool uses <data> as root and <row> per record with generic <col1>, <col2>, etc. A future update will allow custom element names.

What encodings are supported?

XML is generated as UTF‑8, universally compatible with modern systems.

Start Converting SQL to XML Now

Upload your SQL file using the panel above. The tool instantly parses INSERT statements or delimited data and gives you a clean, downloadable XML file – ready for APIs, data exchange, or archiving.