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.
How to Use the XML Parser
Follow these steps to parse, view, and work with your XML data. Each step uses the actual buttons and features on this page.
Paste Your XML or Load Sample
Paste XML into the left editor from your API response (e.g. from Postman), config file, or database export. Click the Sample button to load example telecomm subscriber data. Example:
<subscribers><subscriber><subscriberId>SUB-1001</subscriberId><plan>Unlimited 5G</plan><dataUsage>45.2</dataUsage></subscriber><subscriber><subscriberId>SUB-1002</subscriberId><plan>Family Plan</plan><dataUsage>120.5</dataUsage></subscriber></subscribers>Invalid XML will show an error. Fix any missing tags or quotes and the table will appear automatically.
View as Table
The right panel converts your XML into a table instantly. Elements become rows; attributes become columns. For the sample data, you'll see columns like subscriberId, plan, and dataUsage. Nested elements appear as tables within cells. Use the Main and Nested buttons to transpose rows and columns. Parsing follows the W3C XML specification.
Filter Rows
Each column has a filter box below the header. Type to narrow results. Example: type 5G in the plan column to show only 5G plans, or 100 in the dataUsage column to find high-usage subscribers. Filtering is case-insensitive and works across multiple columns at once.
Edit, Maximize, Export, or Share
Click Edit and double-click any cell to change its value. Click Maximize for fullscreen. Click Excel to download. Click Share to generate a link (1 hour, 1 day, or 1 week expiry). 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 process everything locally and keep your data 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 "sub" finds "SUB" 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: