What Is XML Conversion?
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a set of programming parameters used for encoding documents. Many different pieces of software read XML files, but you may occasionally come across an incompatible source. In these cases, XML conversion gives you the content of an XML file in the format you need.
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XML Basics
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XML provides an uncomplicated and very compatible file format for text-based documents that work well with a variety of languages and systems. Designed for use across different online platforms, XML's variability also makes it useful for data transmission.
Use
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Many releases of common word processing and office-centric software use XML as a core or optional file format, including Microsoft Word, iWork and OpenOffice. Additionally, some web programming languages such as RSS, XHTML and Atom use XML as a base, .
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XML Conversion
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If you need a document in XML format for use in another, non-XML-compatible environment, converting the XML file will retain its data and allow full compatibility with the alternate file format. Even if you use software compatible with the XML format, such as Microsoft Office Word, another format may be more useful or more common in your working environment. Common destination formats include DOC, PDF, RTF and HTML.
Conversion Tools
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Many software options available for purchase convert XML documents and files into other formats, or convert other formats into XML. Most software converts to or from a limited number of formats, so check the program's website for a specific product to ensure it meets your conversion needs. Rustemsoft, XML Conversion Services and Stylus Studios all offer XML conversion software.
Alternatives to XML
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Rather than convert a bulk of documents to a different format, check if your software includes options for other formats. Many office suites and other programs write to a variety of common file formats, such as RTF, TXT, HTML or ODF.
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