ConvertAutomation

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Siemens TIA Portal → Rockwell Studio 5000

Convert Siemens PLC logic and data to Rockwell

Export from TIA Portal, upload your XML or ZIP, and get Rockwell L5X files to review and import.

Both online converters are currently free. Engineering review required.

PLC logicFree

Convert a Siemens XML block to Rockwell L5X

One OB, FB, or FC → L5X, programmer report, and ASCII fallback.

Convert PLC Logic Checking service

  1. Prepare your XML export

    Export one Siemens block as XML with our TIA XML Exporter or another compatible XML exporter.

  2. Upload your block

    Open the PLC Logic Converter and upload your single XML block.

  3. Download and verify

    Follow the app instructions, download the package, and read the programmer report. Review and test the L5X in Studio 5000.

Data structuresFree

Convert Siemens DBs and variables to Rockwell Tags

Project ZIP → Rockwell Tags and Data Types in L5X files, with reports.

Convert Data Structures Checking service

  1. Prepare your ZIP export

    Export the full project with our TIA XML Exporter, which creates the ZIP automatically. Only ZIPs from our Exporter are supported.

  2. Upload your project ZIP

    Open the Data Structures Converter and upload the complete ZIP.

  3. Download and verify

    Follow the app instructions, download the package, and read the reports. Review and test the Tags and Data Types in Studio 5000.

Engineering review required. Generated files are conversion aids, not approved machine logic. Qualified automation personnel must review and test every result before use.

Technical guides

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 →

Common questions

What is the difference between the two converters?

The PLC Logic Converter converts the Siemens code from one OB, FB, or FC into a Rockwell Studio 5000 L5X file. The Data Structures Converter processes a complete Siemens project export created with the ConvertAutomation TIA XML Exporter. It rebuilds the project data structure—including Tag Tables, PLC Data Types, UDTs, and global DBs—as Rockwell Data Types and Controller Tags, delivered in importable L5X files.

Is a Siemens TIA Portal XML export required?

Yes. Both converters require files exported from Siemens TIA Portal in XML format. For a single PLC logic block, you may use any compatible XML export tool. For data-structure conversion, the complete ZIP must be created with the ConvertAutomation TIA XML Exporter.

Do these converters replace a PLC programmer?

No. These tools are designed to assist qualified automation professionals, not replace their expertise or engineering judgment. They simplify repetitive conversion work and help reduce manual transcription errors. Every generated result must still be reviewed, tested, validated, and approved by a qualified PLC programmer before use.

Need help with a conversion? Email convertautomation.tech@gmail.com with the name of your uploaded XML or ZIP file so we can investigate.