Home / CSV to XML Feed with Channable

CSV to XML Feed

CSV to XML Feed with Channable

Automatically transform flat CSV dumps or ERP exports into strictly structured XML feeds for Google Shopping, Meta, and marketplaces.

Book a Teams session

Channable Gold Partner · SFTP & URL Support · 100% Valid XML

ERP & Feed Transformation

From Flat CSV Exports to High-Converting XML Feeds

Many enterprise ERPs, warehouse management systems (WMS), and distributors export catalog inventory as flat CSV files. While CSV is ubiquitous, premier advertising channels such as Google Shopping and Meta demand strictly validated XML feeds with channel-specific taxonomy.

Using Channable, you automate CSV to XML transformation end-to-end. Channable imports your CSV via SFTP or HTTPS, normalizes columns to target schemas, applies business optimization rules, and publishes a real-time hosted XML feed.

Eliminate manual converter scripts and platform feed disapprovals. Your products stay synchronized and compliant 24/7.

Advantages

Why Convert CSV to XML with Channable?

1. Automated CSV Ingestion via SFTP or URL

Supply your CSV via scheduled SFTP drop, HTTPS download link, or cloud storage. Channable ingests and parses it on schedule.

2. Flat Columns to Hierarchical XML

Seamlessly transform flat tabular rows into deeply structured, nested XML schemas supporting variants, sizing, and colors.

3. Advanced Data Sanitization

Normalize decimal formats, strip illegal characters, and format currency notation precisely to Google Shopping or Meta specs.

4. Automated Taxonomy Mapping

Map proprietary internal ERP categories directly into standardized Google Product Taxonomy trees for peak visibility.

5. Continuous Feed Health Monitoring

Channable audits generated XML 24/7. Missing barcodes, titles, or image URLs trigger immediate proactive alerts.

6. Setup by Gold Partner Edwin

Edwin de Jong configures CSV parsers, attribute mappings, and channel schemas turnkey so your campaigns launch smoothly.

Comparison

Manual Online Converters vs. Automated Channable Feeds

Feature	Manual Tools	Channable via Channify
File Processing	✗ Opening CSV in Excel and running ad-hoc online converters	✓ 100% cloud-automated without manual intervention
Encoding & Special Characters	✗ Corrupted special characters (&, é, ö) crash XML parsers	✓ Automated UTF-8 sanitization and clean XML entity escaping
Platform Specification Updates	~ Constantly tracking Google Merchant guideline revisions yourself	✓ Channable updates feed specifications automatically
Smart Rules & Margin Filters	✗ Impossible in raw CSV without brittle spreadsheet formulas	✓ Powerful visual IF/THEN rules for pricing, titles, and stock

Workflow

Deploy Your CSV to XML Feed in 3 Simple Steps

Link CSV Input Feed

Configure the HTTP download URL or SFTP credentials for your ERP/catalog CSV in Channable.

Map Fields & Categories

We match CSV columns to required XML tags and categorize your catalog into target channels.

Deploy Hosted XML Feed

Channable outputs a live, hosted XML URL that updates on schedule and plugs into advertising portals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About CSV to XML Feeds

Does Channable support various CSV delimiters?

Yes. Channable auto-detects commas, semicolons, tabs, and pipes. Custom decimal separators and currency symbols are handled effortlessly.

Can Channable import CSV files from a secure SFTP server?

Definitely. Channable supports secure SFTP and FTPS connections via credentials or SSH keys, ideal for ERPs like SAP, Exact, and AFAS.

What if my CSV lacks full product descriptions or images?

Channable allows combining multiple import sources. Merge inventory and prices from an ERP CSV with rich descriptions from Shopify.

What does a CSV to XML feed conversion setup cost?

A 1-hour session via Teams (€110 excl. VAT) is usually sufficient for end-to-end setup. For enterprise ERPs, our 5-hour bundle provides turnkey support.

Ready to Convert Your CSV to XML Today?

Book a live screen-sharing session with Channable Gold Partner Edwin de Jong via Microsoft Teams. Live within 60 minutes.

Book Teams session (€110) Explore all feed conversions