XML Viewer – Interactive Tree & XPath Inspector
Open, inspect, search, validate, and explore XML documents locally with an interactive tree view, XPath identifier finder, and attribute inspector.
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XML Viewer Features
Explore, validate, and format XML documents seamlessly
📜 Interactive Tree Explorer
Expand and collapse XML elements, view attribute badges, and inspect child nodes effortlessly.
📍 XPath Identifier Generator
Click any XML tag or attribute to generate and copy its absolute XPath string instantly.
🔍 Real-time Search & Filter
Search tags, attribute names, and text values with live match counts and result highlights.
📊 Element & Attribute Metrics
Track total XML elements, attributes, maximum nesting depth, and namespaces automatically.
❌ Syntax Validation & Error Callouts
Uses native browser DOMParser to detect unclosed tags or invalid attributes with error messages.
🔒 100% Client-Side Privacy
Your XML files are parsed entirely in local browser RAM. Zero network transmissions.
Find elements, attributes, and values in XML
When an XML export contains many nested tags, the hard part is usually finding where a particular value lives. The tree view lets you follow parent and child elements, inspect attributes, and copy a path for the element you need.
1. Load the XML document
Paste XML, drop a file, or load the sample. If parsing fails, read the error and check for unclosed tags, incorrect nesting, or special characters that have not been escaped.
2. Follow the parent-child structure
Expand the parent element that seems relevant, then inspect its child elements, text, and attribute badges. This is especially useful for feeds and exports where the same element name appears many times.
3. Locate a specific element
Use the search or XPath-related features shown in the viewer to help identify a node. Check the path against the actual tree, particularly when element names repeat or include namespace prefixes.
4. Decide what to do next
If you only need to understand the structure, the tree view may be enough. If you need tabular rows for a spreadsheet, use XML to CSV; if another workflow requires JSON, use XML to JSON and review the output.
A few things to keep in mind
XML is hierarchical, so a value's location matters. Two elements with the same name under different parents may mean different things. Namespaces can also affect the names displayed in the tree. Check the surrounding elements before copying a value or using a path elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Why will my XML not open?
Malformed XML can stop the browser parser. Check the error message and inspect tags, nesting, quoted attributes, and unescaped ampersands.
Does the tree edit the source XML?
The tree is for exploring the parsed structure. Keep a separate copy and use an editor if you need to change the underlying XML.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my XML data safe when using this XML Viewer?
Yes, 100%. All XML parsing, validation, and tree rendering happen entirely inside your local browser using DOMParser. No data or files are sent to any server.
How do I copy the XPath of an XML node?
Simply click on any XML element tag or attribute in the interactive tree view. Its exact XPath (e.g. /catalog/products/product[1]/title) will display in the path bar, where you can click Copy Path.
Does the XML Viewer highlight syntax errors?
Yes! The tool automatically validates XML syntax using browser DOMParser, highlighting invalid tags, unclosed nodes, or missing attributes with exact line error callouts.
Can I format and pretty print XML?
Yes, click Pretty Print to format XML with 2-space indentation, or click Minify to remove extra whitespaces.