XML is designed to be machine-readable, which often makes it human-unreadable. With deep nesting, repeating tags, and complex attributes, raw XML can be a headache. Our XML Tree Viewer solves this by rendering your document as a clean, navigational tree, allowing you to focus on the data structure rather than the closing tags.
What is an XML Tree Viewer?
An XML Tree Viewer is a utility that parses Extensible Markup Language (XML) and displays it hierarchically. It hides the syntactic noise (like angle brackets and closing tags) and focuses on the parent-child relationships of your nodes.
Why Use Our XML Viewer?
- Drill down into specific nodes without losing your place in a large file
- Clearly see attributes associated with each element
- Verify namespace usage and prefixes visually
- Debug SOAP responses or RSS feeds quickly
- 100% Client-side: Your proprietary XML schemas are safe
- No installation required - works instantly in the browser
How to View XML
Input XML
Paste your XML string or upload a .xml file.
Parse
The tool checks for well-formedness and renders the tree.
Navigate
Click the "+" icons to expand sections of interest.
Inspect Attributes
Attributes are displayed inline or in a detail view for easy reading.
Key Features
Attribute Display
Distinguishes between element text content and tag attributes.
Namespace Support
Correctly handles and displays XML namespaces (e.g., xsi:schemaLocation).
Formatting & Indentation
Automatically prettifies the XML structure for the tree view.
Syntax Check
Alerts you if tags are not properly closed or nested.
Comments & CDATA
Preserves and displays XML comments and CDATA sections.
Best Practices
- Ensure your XML has a single root element for valid parsing
- Use clear, non-minified XML for the best initial overview (though we handle minified too)
- Check the "Attributes" section of a node if you feel data is missing
- Use this tool to verify sitemap.xml structure before submission
Common Use Cases
SOAP API Debugging
Inspecting complex SOAP envelopes and body responses.
Sitemap Verification
Checking generated sitemaps for correct URL nesting.
Feed Analysis
Reading RSS or Atom feeds to ensure pubDates and titles are correct.
Configuration Management
Navigating large Java or .NET XML configuration files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support XSD validation?
Currently, we check for well-formedness (syntax) but do not validate against a specific XSD schema.
How big can the file be?
We handle files up to 5-10MB smoothly. Larger files may cause browser sluggishness due to the tree complexity.
Are namespaces shown?
Yes, full node names including checks for namespaces are displayed.
Is my data saved?
No. All parsing happens locally in your browser's memory.
Ready to Get Started?
100% browser-based. Your data never leaves your device.
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