What is XML Parser?
Ever looked at a wall of XML and wished you could just see it as a table? That's what this tool does. XML Parser takes your XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and turns it into interactive HTML tables you can actually work with.
Whether you're debugging an API response, analyzing data exports, or trying to make sense of a config file, this tool saves you time. No more manually parsing through nested elements or writing scripts just to view your data. XML is widely used for data storage and configuration, and the parser handles all standard XML structures.
The best part? Everything runs in your browser. Your data never touches our servers unless you explicitly share it. It's fast, free, and private.
What Makes This Tool Different
Real Tables, Not Just Formatting
Most XML viewers just prettify the code. This one actually converts elements into rows and attributes into columns. Nested data? Gets its own expandable table. It's like having Excel for XML.
Edit Right in the Table
Found a typo? Double-click and fix it. Changes sync back automatically. No copy-paste, no manual editing – just click and type. Works great for quick data fixes.
Search Without Scripts
Type in any column header to filter rows instantly. Need to find all elements with a specific attribute? Just type it in. No need to write XPath queries or grep through files.
Go Fullscreen
Click maximize and the table takes over your screen. Perfect when you're dealing with wide datasets or need to show data to someone. All the filtering and editing works there too.
Export to Excel
One click downloads your table as an .xls file. Open it in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app. Handy when you need to do pivot tables or share data with non-developers.
Share Links
Generate a link to your XML and send it to teammates. They can view it without pasting anything. Set expiration times – 1 hour, 1 day, or 1 week. Useful for debugging sessions.
How It Works
Paste Your XML
Grab XML from anywhere – your API response, a config file, database export, or even from Postman. Paste it in the left editor. Not sure what XML looks like? Click "Sample" to see an example. The editor provides syntax highlighting, so you'll spot errors quickly.
Watch It Transform
As soon as you paste, the table appears on the right. Elements turn into rows, attributes become columns. Got nested data? It shows up as tables within tables. The parsing follows the W3C XML specification, so it handles everything standard XML supports.
Filter and Fix
Type in the filter boxes at the top of each column to narrow down results. Need to fix a value? Click "Edit" and double-click any cell. The change shows up immediately. It's like editing a spreadsheet, but your XML structure stays intact.
Export or Share
Download as Excel if you need to work with it in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Or generate a share link to send to teammates. Everything runs client-side – fast and private.
When You'd Actually Use This
Debugging API Responses
Your API returns XML, but you can't tell if the structure is right. Paste it here, see it as a table, and spot missing elements instantly. Works great with SOAP APIs or REST APIs that return XML. Much faster than writing a script just to view data.
Quick Data Analysis
Got an XML export from your database or analytics tool? Instead of writing Python scripts or loading it into a database, paste it here. Filter what you need, export to Excel, and you're done. Perfect for one-off analysis tasks without the overhead.
Config File Reviews
Trying to understand a complex XML config or settings file? View it as a table to see the structure clearly. Edit values directly if you need to make changes. Way easier than hunting through nested tags.
Showing Data to Non-Devs
Need to show XML data to a PM or designer who doesn't read code? Generate a share link and send it over. They see a clean table instead of raw XML. Saves you from explaining what tags mean.
Common Questions
Do you store my XML data?
Nope. Everything runs in your browser using JavaScript. Your XML never leaves your computer unless you click "Share" to create a link. Even then, you control when it expires. We follow the same privacy principles as tools like JSON Formatter – process locally, keep it private.
What XML formats work?
Anything that's valid XML according to the W3C XML specification. Elements, attributes, nested structures, namespaces, CDATA sections – all of it. Complex nesting just creates more nested tables.
Can I edit the data?
Yes. Click "Edit" and double-click any cell. Change the value, hit Enter, and it updates automatically. You can also remove columns entirely if you don't need them. It's like editing a spreadsheet, but your XML structure stays intact.
How does filtering work?
Type in the boxes at the top of each column. It filters rows that contain your search term in that column. You can filter multiple columns at once – it shows rows that match all your filters. Case-insensitive, so "john" finds "John" too.
What can I export to?
Right now, Excel (.xls format). Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice – basically any spreadsheet app. The table structure stays intact, so nested data becomes nested tables in Excel too. We're looking at adding CSV export soon.
How big can my XML file be?
No hard limit, but performance depends on your browser. Small files (under 1MB) parse instantly. Files around 5MB might take a second or two. Really huge files (10MB+) can slow things down, but they'll still work. If you're dealing with massive datasets, consider using a tool like XMLStarlet for command-line processing.
Other XML Tools You Might Need
This parser is great for viewing data, but sometimes you need other things. Here are our other tools that work well together:
Need to learn more about XML itself? Check out the official W3C XML website or the comprehensive guide on MDN. For XPath queries, check out the W3C XPath specification.