Extract Text from XML
Strip XML tags and return the text content of each element. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Extract Text from XML
- 1. Paste the XML document. Paste raw XML into the input pane, such as an exported data feed, an RSS document or a config file structured with nested elements.
- 2. Read how elements get flattened. The tool has no settings; it walks every element and pulls out its text content, listing each piece of text on its own line in document order.
- 3. Copy the extracted text. Copy the plain text pulled from every element and paste it into a document, spreadsheet or notes file where the XML tags themselves aren't needed.
When to use Extract Text from XML
Extract Text from XML strips XML tags and returns the text content of each element, one per line. Use Extract Text from XML whenever you have structured XML but only care about the values sitting inside the elements.
- Reading the content of an RSS feed. An RSS feed's raw XML wraps titles and descriptions in tags, and extracting the text gives you a readable list of the actual headlines and summaries.
- Reviewing values in an exported config. A settings file exported as XML has values buried inside nested elements, and pulling out just the text content makes it quick to scan for a specific setting.
- Migrating text out of a legacy XML format. You're moving content out of an old XML-based CMS and need the raw element text before restructuring it into a newer, simpler format.
Examples
Get element text
Input
<note><to>Ada</to><body>Hi</body></note>
Output
Ada Hi
About the Extract Text from XML tool
Extract Text from XML does its work locally, right in the browser. Strip XML tags and return the text content of each element. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the Text Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 211 small, focused Text utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.
Frequently asked questions
Is Extract Text from XML free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.