Convert TAB to XML
Convert TAB to XML instantly in your browser. Free, fast, and private - your files are processed locally on your device.
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Up to 5MB per file.
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How to Convert
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Upload your TAB files
Drag and drop or select TAB files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Configure Output
Start the conversion. Crest Convert will prepare the XML file using the appropriate format engine.
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Download XML files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert TAB to XML?
Convert TAB files to XML locally, with no file upload or account required.
Clear validation protects against duplicate headers, unsupported structures and oversized files instead of quietly discarding data. See the format notes below before importing the output into another application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can TSV headers contain spaces or punctuation?
Yes. Headers are stored in escaped field name attributes rather than used directly as XML tags. Names such as Customer ID or A/B therefore do not create invalid element names.
Is the XML tailored to a specific import schema?
No. It uses a documented data/object/field/value structure with array items for rows. An application requiring its own XML schema will need a separate mapping step.
How do I convert TAB to XML?
Select a file up to 5 MB, start the conversion, and download the result. Processing runs locally in your browser. Table conversions support up to 20,000 records, 256 columns and 200,000 cells.
Are my files uploaded?
No. This converter processes the file in a local browser worker. File contents are not sent to the conversion server, and the file is not used to train AI.
How are data types and spreadsheet safety handled?
Table text is kept as text, including leading zeros. XLSX output uses text cells rather than executable formulas. CSV/TSV fields beginning with formula-like characters receive a leading apostrophe for spreadsheet safety; choose XLSX or JSON if you need exact literal values. Nested table values use JSON text rather than ambiguous flattened field names.
What XML structure is produced?
Output uses explicit object, array, field and typed value elements inside a data root. Original field names are stored as escaped name attributes, so spaces and unusual characters do not create invalid tags or collide with other field names.