About this tool
Paste XML and explore it as an expandable tree, with elements, attributes, and values highlighted separately. Useful for inspecting old configuration files, SOAP responses, SVG files, RSS feeds, sitemaps, or any XML-based format you need to analyse manually.
How to use
- Paste XML in the input box.
- See the hierarchical structure with elements, attributes, and values highlighted.
- Collapse or expand nodes to focus on relevant parts.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a difference between XML, HTML, and XHTML?
- Yes. XML is a generic format for structured data, with strict rules (all tags must close, attributes always quoted). HTML is more permissive (some tags don't close, attributes can be unquoted). XHTML is HTML written under the strict XML rules, valid in both. This tool expects valid XML but usually works with XHTML too.
- Does it support namespaces?
- Yes, namespaces (xmlns) are preserved in the view. They aren't interpreted or validated against XSD or schemas, just shown as normal attributes. For full schema validation, you need a dedicated tool.
- Can I view SVG here?
- You can view the XML structure of SVG (useful to understand how it's organised), but you won't see the rendered image. To view SVG as an image, open it directly in a browser or in vector graphics editors.