# XML Path Extractor Extract values from XML documents using XPath expressions. Perfect for extracting specific data from complex nested XML structures, API responses, RSS feeds, and configuration files. > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/xml-path-extractor - **Category:** Data Processing - **Keywords:** xml, xpath, extract, values, path, query, data, nested, elements ## Overview The XML Path Extractor is a powerful utility designed to parse complex XML documents and retrieve specific data points using standard XPath expressions. Whether you are processing API responses, RSS feeds, or large configuration files, this tool allows you to pinpoint nested elements and attributes with precision. ## Inputs - **XML Input** (textarea): Enter your XML data... - **XPath Expressions** (textarea): XPath expressions to extract values. Examples: //* - All elements //book/title - All book titles //person\[@age>18\] - Persons older than 18 Leave empty to extract all elements - **Output Format** (select) - **Include XPath Information** (checkbox): Include the XPath expression used for each extraction - **Include Element Attributes** (checkbox): Include attributes for extracted elements - **Flatten Multiple Results** (checkbox): Treat multiple results as individual items instead of arrays - **Preserve Document Order** (checkbox): Maintain the original order of elements in the XML document - **Namespace Aware** (checkbox): Enable namespace-aware XPath evaluation - **Include Empty Values** (checkbox): Include empty elements and null values in the extraction results ## When to use - When you need to isolate specific data fields from large or deeply nested XML files. - When parsing API responses or RSS feeds to extract relevant content for further analysis. - When validating or auditing configuration files by querying specific element paths. ## How it works - Paste your XML document into the input field. - Define your target data using standard XPath expressions, such as //element/child. - Select your preferred output format, such as JSON, CSV, or a simple list. - Configure additional settings like namespace awareness or attribute inclusion, then execute the extraction. ## Use cases - Extracting product prices and titles from e-commerce XML product feeds. - Parsing server configuration files to identify specific settings or environment variables. - Converting complex API XML responses into structured JSON for web application integration. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is XPath? XPath is a query language used for selecting nodes from an XML document, allowing you to navigate through elements and attributes. ### Can I extract multiple values at once? Yes, you can provide multiple XPath expressions, one per line, to extract different data points simultaneously. ### Does this tool support XML namespaces? Yes, you can enable the 'Namespace Aware' option to correctly process XML documents that utilize namespaces. ### What output formats are supported? The tool supports outputting results as a simple list, JSON array, CSV format, or raw XML. ### Can I include element attributes in the output? Yes, by checking the 'Include Element Attributes' option, the tool will extract attributes alongside element values. ## Related tools - [BOM Character Remover](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/data-bom-remover): Remove BOM (Byte Order Mark) characters from text and file content. 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