Open XML Files Online
XML describes data with nested, named tags and attributes. Sitemaps, RSS feeds, SVG graphics, office documents and many enterprise systems are built on it.
Extensible Markup Language · .xml, .svg, .plist
What you see in the XML viewer
- Well-formedness check with line and column for unclosed or mismatched tags
- An element tree with attributes
- Format or minify the document
- Search inside long files
Other ways to open XML files
Windows
Browsers display XML as a tree; Notepad++ adds highlighting.
macOS
Safari and Firefox show a tree; Xcode opens .plist files.
Phone & tablet
Open it in the browser here to get a readable, searchable view.
Frequently asked questions
Is my XML file uploaded?
No. The file is read by your browser and shown on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server, and it is gone when you close the tab.
How do I open an XML file without installing software?
Drop the .xml, .svg, .plist file on this page. It opens straight away in the XML Viewer & Validator, on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone alike.
What if my XML file doesn't open?
The viewer checks the file's content, not just its name. If it is damaged or not really an XML file, you'll see an error or can switch to the hex view to look at the raw bytes.
Can I convert XML to another format?
Yes. The free file converter turns XML files into other formats in your browser as well, without uploading them.