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Convert XML to XL

File Extension	XML
Full Name	XML Document Format

Files with the .XML extension contain text data in the XML language, short for Extensible Markup Language. XML uses markers called tags for defining objects and their attributes. It can be treated as a text-based database.

File Extension	XL
Full Name	Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Format

XL is an alternative file extension used by Microsoft Office tool Excel. XL file stores a spreadsheet document, similar to an XLS file. It can contain various data organized in rows and columns.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XML") to another (referred to as "XL"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XML file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format XML to format XL becomes essential.

So, how can we perform XML to XL file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format XML and transforming it into format XL. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of XML to XL converters.

Conversion from XML to XL

XML to XL

Microsoft Excel

How to convert the XML file to XL?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of XML to XL. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the XML file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file XML, the format of which you are going to change
Load the XML file to the application
Select the output format of the XL file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file XL on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted XL file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the XML format:

Other conversions
to the XL format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.