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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.
Why export RSS feeds to CSV
RSS feeds contain structured publication data that becomes powerful in spreadsheet format. Content teams audit publishing frequency by sorting on pubDate. SEO analysts extract competitor blog URLs for backlink analysis. Migration teams export post titles and URLs to map redirects. Researchers collect article metadata across multiple sources. In a spreadsheet you can filter by category, sort by date, deduplicate, and merge data from multiple feeds — none of which is possible in a feed reader.
How to save an RSS feed as XML
- Find the RSS feed URL — usually yourdomain.com/feed, /rss, or /feed.xml
- WordPress default feed: yourdomain.com/feed/ — Blogger: yourdomain.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
- Open the feed URL in your browser — you should see XML content
- Right-click and select 'Save As' — save as .xml file
- Alternative: use curl 'curl https://example.com/feed -o feed.xml'
- Upload the saved .xml file to this tool — rss.channel.item path is pre-configured
RSS 2.0 vs Atom feeds
- This preset is configured for RSS 2.0 feeds (root path: rss.channel.item)
- For Atom feeds, change the root path to 'feed.entry'
- WordPress serves RSS 2.0 by default — the preset works without changes
- If you see zero rows, check if the feed is Atom format and adjust the root path
- Some feeds use custom namespaces (content:encoded, dc:creator) — these are flattened with dot notation
Use cases for RSS feed data in spreadsheets
- Content audit — list all published posts with dates and categories to identify gaps
- Competitor analysis — export competitor blog feeds to analyze topics and publishing frequency
- Content migration — extract post titles and URLs to build redirect maps for platform moves
- Publishing calendar — sort posts by pubDate to visualize publishing consistency
- Category analysis — filter by category to count posts per topic and find underserved areas
- Backlink research — extract article URLs from industry blogs for outreach lists
- Archive and backup — save structured content metadata in a portable spreadsheet format
Columns in your RSS feed CSV
Standard RSS 2.0 feeds produce columns for title, link, pubDate, description, category, guid, and author. Some feeds include additional fields like enclosure (for podcasts), comments URL, or custom namespace fields. Description often contains HTML — enable 'suppress line breaks' to keep this field in a single cell. Multiple categories per item are joined with semicolons. All fields present in your feed are extracted automatically.
Step-by-Step Workflow
Save RSS feed as XML file
Upload feed file
Items are extracted automatically with root path pre-set
Download as CSV or Excel
Specifications
- Input Format
- RSS 2.0 feed (.xml or .rss)
- Root Path
- rss.channel.item (pre-configured)
- Extracted Fields
- title, link, pubDate, description, category, guid, author
- Output Formats
- CSV or Excel (.xlsx)
- Feed Limit
- Processes all items in the feed file
- Processing
- 100% client-side — feed data stays in your browser
Best Practices
- Root path 'rss.channel.item' is pre-configured — works with all standard RSS 2.0 feeds immediately
- For Atom feeds, change root path to 'feed.entry' — Atom uses a different XML structure
- Enable 'suppress line breaks' — RSS descriptions often contain HTML with line breaks that split across CSV rows
- Export multiple competitor feeds separately then merge the CSVs in Excel to compare publishing data
- Use semicolon delimiter if descriptions contain commas — prevents column misalignment in CSV
- Most RSS feeds only show recent posts (10-50) — for full archives you may need a full site export instead
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.