Export one Siemens block
Export the block as XML from TIA Portal using your preferred method, or use our free TIA XML Exporter.
Siemens to Rockwell
Convert Siemens PLC blocks for Rockwell Studio 5000
Turn repetitive PLC rewriting into a faster, reviewable engineering workflow. Upload one OB, FB, or FC exported as TIA Portal XML and receive a ZIP package with Rockwell L5X output, a clear programmer report, and a text fallback.
Currently free. No account or email registration required. Availability, limits, features, and future pricing may change.
One block at a timeService ready
InputOne TIA XML blockOB, FB, or FC · V17–V21 · max 5 MB
OutputZIP conversion packageL5X, report, and ASCII fallback
Built for PLC programmers: unsupported or review-sensitive elements are made visible.
Built from real migration experience
Less repetitive rewriting. More time for engineering.
Convert Automation was created after completing several Siemens-to-Rockwell migrations manually. It automates repetitive translation work while clearly reporting anything that still requires programmer review.
How it works
From TIA Portal XML to a reviewable Rockwell deliverable
A focused workflow for converting individual blocks while keeping the PLC programmer responsible for the final engineering decision.
Analyze and convert
Upload the XML, review the block analysis, and start the free conversion.
Download and verify
Download the ZIP package, import the L5X as indicated in the report, then complete engineering review and testing.
Input and compatibility
Built for individual TIA Portal XML blocks
Convert Automation accepts one XML export containing a single OB, FB, or FC from TIA Portal V17 through V21. Compatibility may vary depending on the programming language, instructions used, and XML content.
InputOne TIA Portal XML block: OB, FB, or FC
File sizeMaximum 5 MB
TIA versionsDesigned for V17 through V21 exports
Generated deliverables
One ZIP file containing your conversion deliverables
After conversion, you receive a ZIP package containing the Rockwell L5X file, a programmer-focused review report, and an ASCII fallback with supporting comments.
Rockwell L5X
The primary generated file for import into Studio 5000.
Programmer conversion report
Highlights items requiring manual review and indicates the appropriate import destination, such as a routine or Add-On Instruction.
ASCII fallback with supporting comments
Copy-ready Rockwell-oriented code provided as a manual backup if the L5X import fails. Supporting comments help identify and verify the translated logic.
Engineering first
Automation handles repetition. The programmer stays in control.
Convert Automation takes care of repetitive translation work, giving programmers more time to understand, review, and improve the application.
Built to support your expertise. Every conversion is a starting point for engineering review, not a substitute for it. The generated files should always be reviewed and tested by a qualified automation professional, with particular attention to machine behavior and safety functions.
Recommended Windows utility
Create consistent XML exports from TIA Portal
Use our free TIA XML Exporter to create files specifically prepared for the Convert Automation workflow. A consistent export process reduces compatibility issues caused by different TIA Portal export methods and XML structures.
The utility also exports Tag Tables, PLC Data Types, and UDTs, preparing your files for our upcoming data-structure conversion tool. Already have a compatible single-block XML export? You can upload it directly.
Guides and resources
Helpful guides for a safer migration
Learn how to prepare your Siemens files, use the generated Rockwell outputs, and plan the remaining engineering work.
How XML-to-L5X conversion worksUnderstand the generated files, recommended import workflow, and required verification steps.Read the guide →
Planning a Siemens-to-Rockwell migrationOrganize source analysis, conversion, integration, testing, and commissioning.Read the guide →
Using the TIA XML ExporterCreate consistent XML exports for PLC blocks, Tag Tables, PLC Data Types, and UDTs.View the exporter guide →
FAQ
Before you convert a block
What does Convert Automation convert?
It processes one TIA Portal XML export containing a single OB, FB, or FC and generates a ZIP package with a Rockwell L5X file, programmer-focused report, and ASCII fallback with supporting comments.
Which TIA Portal versions are supported?
The service is designed for XML block exports from TIA Portal V17 through V21. Compatibility varies according to block type, language, instructions, and XML content.
Do I need the Convert Automation XML Exporter?
Not for an already compatible single-block XML file. We recommend the free Windows utility because its consistent export process reduces compatibility issues and also prepares Tag Tables, PLC Data Types, and UDTs for future data-structure workflows.
Is the conversion ready to run without review?
No. Every generated file must be reviewed, tested, validated, and approved by qualified automation personnel before use.
Is the service free?
It is currently free while conversion coverage and real-world demand are evaluated. Availability, usage limits, features, and future pricing may change.
Is registration required?
No account or email registration is required to use the online converter. The separate XML Exporter download retains its existing access form.
How are uploaded files handled?
Uploaded XML files and generated results may be retained for up to 30 days. The private result link expires after 24 hours. See the privacy notice for details.
How can I report an issue?
Email convertautomation.tech@gmail.com with the TIA version, block type, programming language, and a concise description. Do not email confidential PLC files unless requested and authorized.
Start a conversion
Turn one OB, FB, or FC XML block into a reviewable Rockwell conversion package.
Direct web access. No account required. Engineering review always required.