# XML Viewer

Free online XML viewer. Open .xml files directly in your browser without uploading them.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/viewers/xml

- **Category:** Text Files

- **Supported formats:** .xml

## Overview

This XML viewer renders markup files locally in your browser. XML is used for data exchange, RSS feeds, SVG graphics, SOAP messages, and configuration. Pick a sample or choose your own .xml file to inspect elements, attributes, and nesting with syntax highlighting.

## When to use

- You received an XML data file and need to inspect its structure.
- You want to check an RSS feed or SVG source quickly.
- You are on a device without a code editor and need to browse a .xml file.

## How it works

- Select a built-in sample or choose your own .xml file.
- The viewer parses the XML and renders it with syntax highlighting in the browser, with no upload.
- Inspect the structure, then switch samples or load another file any time.

## Use cases

- Reviewing RSS feeds, SVG sources, and configuration XML.
- Inspecting SOAP requests and API payloads.
- Browsing nested XML data on any device.

## Samples

- **Bookstore Catalog**: A simple XML document with nested elements and attributes
- **RSS Feed**: An RSS 2.0 channel with items, links, and publication dates
- **SVG Graphics**: An SVG image defined as XML with shapes and text

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this XML viewer free?

Yes. It runs in your browser for free and needs no registration or installation.

### Are my XML files uploaded?

No. Files opened from your device stay on your device. Only public sample files come from the server.

### Does it support large XML files?

Yes. The viewer renders XML in the browser and handles typical configuration and data files comfortably.

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