Convert CSV to XML on Mac
Select the CSV files in Finder, press ⌥ F, choose XML and press Return. FileFlip saves each XML next to its original and works without an internet connection.
How to convert CSV to XML with FileFlip
Select the CSV files
In Finder or on the Desktop. One file, or a whole folder with ⌘ A.
Press ⌥ F
FileFlip opens next to the selection and lists the formats it can make from CSV. Type “XML” to jump to it.
Choose XML and press Return
The XML files appear next to the originals with the same names. The CSV files stay as they are.
CSV and XML
CSV has no structure beyond rows and columns, which code and config files often need. Some systems, feeds and integrations only accept XML.
What changes when you convert
- Each row becomes a record. CSV has no data types, so check numbers and dates after converting.
| Property | CSV | XML |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Comma-separated values | Extensible Markup Language |
| Best for | Moving tables between spreadsheets, databases and tools | Systems and integrations that expect XML |
| Opens in | Excel, Numbers, Google Sheets and most databases | Any text editor and most programming languages |
| File extension | .csv | .xml |
| In FileFlip | Opens and saves | Saves |
Other ways on a Mac
Here’s what you can do with what’s already on your Mac.
No built-in converter
macOS doesn’t include an app that converts CSV to XML, and Numbers can’t save XML. The usual alternative is a short script.
Questions about CSV and XML
Can I convert many CSV files at once?
Yes. Select them all in Finder, press ⌥ F and choose XML. Progress moves to the menu bar, so you can close the panel and keep working.
Where is the XML file saved?
Next to the original, with the same name and the .xml extension. The CSV file isn’t changed. In Settings you can choose a different folder instead.
Can I convert XML back to CSV?
No. FileFlip saves XML files but doesn’t open them.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. FileFlip converts files on your Mac and works with the internet turned off.
Convert a folder of data files at once
FileFlip also handles images, camera raw files, video, audio, PDFs and documents. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Coming soon for Mac