How to convert a Blogger XML file to a WXR file?

Question

I have a Blogger export file that is 47.9MB that I need to import into WordPress (self-hosted). Normally, I use the Google App tool to convert those files, then split them up into smaller bits for import into WP.

However, I keep getting this error:

413 Error: Request Entity Too Large Your client issued a request that was too large.

Is there another app I can use for such a large file or some tutorial on how to convert an XML file manually to a WXR file?

Unpremeditated

Did you ever find a way to do this? I'm really struggling with this exact issue right now... – Roulers

Answer 1

Do you really need to do this at all - according to the Wordpress Codex, you can import from blogger directly

The pertinent bit from the link above says:

Users of WordPress 2.2 and above can import from Blogger. Earlier versions cannot import from Blogger because "New Blogger" was released by Google, invalidating all the old importers. Only WordPress 2.2 and later has support for "New Blogger".

If you haven't already, you must be using New Blogger and a Google Account on Blogger. If you are still using Old Blogger, the importer will not work, but there is a helpful online tool that converts legacy Blogger Atom exports into Wordpress WXR export files.

To start the Blogger importer, go to Tools → Import → Blogger. For WordPress versions 2.0.2 to 2.6.5, go to Manage → Import → Blogger.

Augustin

Yes, I do need to convert the file. The WordPress import tool does not always bring over all posts/images. This is the surefire way to get everything at once. – Unpremeditated