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The Challenge
RSS feeds are XML files designed for feed readers, not analysis. Content managers, SEO teams, and researchers need post titles, URLs, dates, and categories in spreadsheet format to audit content, track publishing schedules, analyze competitors, or migrate content between platforms. Manually copying from feed readers or raw XML is slow and loses structured data like categories and publication dates.
RSS 2.0 Format Requirement
This tool exclusively processes RSS 2.0 feeds. Atom feeds, JSON feeds, or malformed XML files will return zero results because the extraction engine specifically targets the rss.channel.item node structure.
RSS 2.0 vs Atom Feed Compatibility
Convert RSS Feed To Spreadsheet
- Download the RSS feed as an XML file using browser right-click or curl
- Upload the .xml file to the converter tool interface
- Verify the root path is set to rss.channel.item for RSS 2.0 feeds
- Click 'Convert' to extract all items into a flat CSV structure
- Download the resulting spreadsheet with columns for title, link, date, and description
Handling Nested XML Namespaces
RSS feeds often include custom namespaces like content:encoded or dc:creator. The tool flattens these nested structures into single-column values using dot notation (e.g., content_encoded). This ensures every data point lands in a distinct spreadsheet column without requiring manual XML parsing or XPath queries.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Save RSS Feed As XML File
Upload Feed File
Adjust Root Path For Atom Feeds
Download As CSV Or Excel
Specifications
- Input Format
- RSS 2.0, Atom
- Output Format
- CSV, Excel
- Processing Method
- Client-side
Best Practices
- Pre-configured root path 'rss.channel.item' works with all standard RSS 2.0 feeds immediately
- Change root path to 'feed.entry' for Atom feeds due to their different XML structure
- Enable suppress line breaks to prevent HTML descriptions from splitting across CSV rows
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert an RSS feed to CSV?
Save the RSS feed as an .xml file (right-click > Save As in your browser), then upload it here. The tool is pre-configured for RSS 2.0 structure and extracts all items into a flat CSV with columns for title, link, date, description, and categories.
Does this work with podcast RSS feeds?
Yes. Podcast feeds are standard RSS 2.0 with additional enclosure fields for audio files. The tool extracts all fields including enclosure URLs, durations, and iTunes-specific metadata. Nested podcast fields are flattened with dot notation.
Why does the description column contain HTML?
RSS descriptions typically contain HTML markup. The tool extracts the raw content as-is. Enable 'suppress line breaks' to prevent HTML line breaks from splitting rows. For clean text, you can strip HTML tags in Excel after export using CLEAN and SUBSTITUTE functions.
Can I combine multiple RSS feeds into one CSV?
Process each feed separately, then merge the CSV files in Excel or Google Sheets. Each feed produces the same column structure (title, link, pubDate, etc.), so rows can be combined directly. Add a source column manually to track which feed each post came from.
What if my feed has zero results?
Check if the feed is Atom format instead of RSS 2.0. Atom feeds use a different structure — change the root path from 'rss.channel.item' to 'feed.entry'. If still empty, the feed file may be malformed or empty — verify it contains item elements by opening the XML in a text editor.
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