Extract All XML Comments

Extract all XML comments from your code or document instantly. View, clean, and export just the comments from any uploaded or pasted XML input.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .xml, .html, .htm, .json, .txt, .log, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .csv, .tsv, .css
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Options
Strip comment markers
Trim whitespace
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste XML into the Input XML box or import a file using Choose File.
  • The tool finds all <!-- --> comment blocks in your XML and displays them live in the Extracted Comments box.
  • Enable Strip comment markers to remove <!-- and --> from the output.
  • Toggle Trim whitespace to clean up spacing inside each comment.
  • Use Maximize output to expand the output box vertically.
  • Click Copy Output to copy results or Export to File to download them.
  • Hit Clear All to reset everything and start fresh.

What Extract All XML Comments can do:

Extract All XML Comments pulls out every comment block from your XML content. You can paste raw XML or load a file and instantly get a clean list of all the comments inside. You can optionally strip off the <!-- --> markers, trim excess whitespace, and copy or export the result for later. Whether you’re trying to debug, audit, or repurpose comments hidden in large XML documents, this tool helps you isolate them with zero hassle.

Example:

Before:

<!-- Note to team -->
<status>active</status>
<!-- Last updated on 2024-12-15 -->

After (with strip & trim):

Note to team
Last updated on 2024-12-15

Common Use Cases:

Use this to scan XML config files, site maps, or exported content for embedded notes. Ideal for developers and editors who want to quickly review comments without manually digging through XML. You get just the human-readable parts no tags, no attributes, just the comments.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re pulling comments out, you might also want to use Remove All XML Comments afterward to clean the file entirely. And if you’re checking what else is buried in the structure, try Extract All XML Keys to get a quick snapshot of the element names.

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