XML to HTML Converter with XSLT

Convert XML

XML Input: XSLT Stylesheet (optional):

Use XSLT transformation

Sanitize HTML output

HTML Output

How to Use

Basic Usage

1. Upload an XML file or paste XML data into the input area.

2. Optionally, upload an XSLT stylesheet or paste XSLT code to customize the transformation.

3. Check "Use XSLT transformation" to apply the XSLT, or uncheck for default table conversion.

4. Check "Sanitize HTML output" to escape special characters.

5. Click "Convert to HTML" to generate the HTML output.

6. Copy the HTML code or download it as a file.

XML and XSLT Format Requirements

The converter expects valid XML. For default table conversion, use a list of records:

<records>
    <record>
        <Name>John Doe</Name>
        <Age>30</Age>
        <Occupation>Engineer</Occupation>
    </record>
    <record>
        <Name>Jane Smith</Name>
        <Age>25</Age>
        <Occupation>Designer</Occupation>
    </record>
</records>

For XSLT, provide a valid stylesheet, e.g.:

<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform">
    <xsl:template match="/records">
        <table class="converter-table">
            <thead>
                <tr>
                    <th>Name</th><th>Age</th><th>Occupation</th>
                </tr>
            </thead>
            <tbody>
                <xsl:for-each select="record">
                    <tr>
                        <td><xsl:value-of select="Name"/></td>
                        <td><xsl:value-of select="Age"/></td>
                        <td><xsl:value-of select="Occupation"/></td>
                    </tr>
                </xsl:for-each>
            </tbody>
        </table>
    </xsl:template>
</xsl:stylesheet>

FAQs

What XML structures are supported?

For default conversion, the XML should have a root element with multiple child elements of the same tag name, each with consistent child elements. With XSLT, any XML structure is supported if the stylesheet is compatible.

How does XSLT transformation work?

The provided XSLT stylesheet is applied to the XML input using the browser's XSLTProcessor, producing customized HTML output. If no XSLT is provided or the option is unchecked, a default table is generated.

Can I customize the HTML output?

With XSLT, you can fully customize the HTML structure in the stylesheet. For default conversion, the HTML uses semantic classes:

<table class="converter-table">
  <thead>
    <tr><th class="converter-table-header">Header1</th></tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr><td class="converter-table-cell">Value1</td></tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

How do I handle large XML or XSLT files?

For large files, consider:

1. Processing in chunks
2. Using server-side processing
3. Optimizing XSLT for performance