Convert XML to a List
Create a list from XML. 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 XML to a List
- 1. Paste your XML. Put the XML document into the input pane, such as a list of elements like <item>apple</item> repeated inside a parent tag.
- 2. Check the extracted text. The tool pulls the text content out of each element in order and prints it as a plain list, ignoring the surrounding tags and attributes.
- 3. Copy the plain list. Copy the extracted values, one per line, into a spreadsheet, document, or script wherever plain text is easier to work with than XML.
When to use Convert XML to a List
Convert XML to a List extracts the text content from a set of XML elements and lines them up as a plain, one-item-per-line list. Use Convert XML to a List whenever you have XML data but only need the readable values, not the surrounding markup.
- Reading values out of a config or feed file. An RSS feed or XML config lists a set of values inside repeated elements and you just want to see the plain values. Paste it in to extract them as a list.
- Extracting sample data from an XML API response. An older API returns XML instead of JSON and you want to pull the values into a spreadsheet. Paste the response and get a plain list of the extracted text.
- Pulling values from a legacy export for reuse. A legacy system exported its data as XML and you want the raw values to reuse elsewhere as plain text. Extract them into a list rather than parsing the XML by hand.
- Quickly checking the contents of test XML. You are debugging an XML parser and want to eyeball the actual element values without reading tags and attributes. Convert the XML to a plain list for a quick check.
Examples
Extract items from XML
Input
<list><item>apple</item><item>banana</item></list>
Output
apple banana
About the Convert XML to a List tool
Convert XML to a List does its work locally, right in the browser. Create a list from XML. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the List Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 114 small, focused List utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.
Frequently asked questions
Is Convert XML to a List 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.