XML Compare – Element Node & Attribute Diff Checker
Compare two XML documents hierarchically. Detect added element tags, removed attributes, text node modifications, namespace URIs, and exact XPath pointers.
XML Compare Features
DOM element tree analysis, XPath pointers, attribute checks, and privacy
📜 DOM Node Traversal
Evaluates element tags, nested child nodes, and text content hierarchically.
📍 XPath Pointer Location
Traces exact element paths (e.g. `/workspace/modules/module[2]`) across DOM nodes.
🏷️ Attribute & Namespace Audit
Identifies attribute value changes and namespace URI mismatches.
🔒 100% Client-Side Privacy
All XML comparison happens in browser RAM using DOMParser. Zero files are uploaded to servers.
How to Use XML Compare
Input Original & Modified XML
Paste XML into boxes 1 and 2 or drag & drop .xml documents.
Inspect XML Node Differences
Review element additions (+), node deletions (-), and text/attribute changes (~).
Copy or Export Diff Report
Click Copy Diff or Download Report to save your XML comparison log.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does XML tree comparison evaluate attributes and elements?
The XML Compare tool parses both XML files into DOM element trees, evaluating tag names, attribute key-value pairs, namespace URIs, and text node content hierarchically.
Is my XML document safe during comparison?
Yes, 100% private. All DOM parsing, XPath generation, element diffing, and report downloads execute locally in your web browser RAM.
Does the tool check for XML syntax errors before comparison?
Yes! The DOMParser automatically validates XML syntax and highlights parser errors if unclosed tags or invalid entities are present.