Extract Text from XML

Need to pull just the visible text out of XML without tags or markup? The Extract XML Text Tool makes it effortless. Whether you’re cleaning up exported data, extracting readable content, or simplifying nested structures, this tool strips away tags and gives you the clean, plain text.

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Supported file types: .xml, .txt, .log, .html, .htm, .md, .json, .csv, .tsv, .yaml, .yml, .ini
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How to Use:

  1. Paste your XML data into the input box on the left.
  2. Or, import a file such as .xml, .txt, .html, or other supported formats.
  3. The tool removes all tags and returns only the readable text content.
  4. View your cleaned text live on the right.
  5. Copy or export the extracted result using the buttons provided.
  6. Click Clear All to reset everything and start fresh.

What Extract XML Text Tool Can Do:

This tool processes XML or tag-based input and removes:

  • Opening and closing tags (<tag>…</tag>)
  • Attributes inside tags
  • Nested structures
  • Line breaks and excessive spacing

What you’re left with is a single line (or paragraph) of plain, readable text ready for notes, summaries, or further use.

It’s perfect for:

  • Removing tag clutter from XML, HTML, or logs
  • Extracting messages or bodies from XML content
  • Previewing raw text for search or indexing

Example:

Input:

<note>
  <to>Tove</to>
  <from>Jani</from>
  <body>Reminder: call me!</body>
</note>

Output:

Tove Jani Reminder: call me!

Common Use Cases:

Extract readable content from XML data for logs, reports, RSS feeds, or documentation. This tool is ideal when you need clean text without metadata or tags no parsing libraries or setup required.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re extracting text from XML, Strip XML Tags from Text is a quick and effective way to clean out the markup while keeping the content. Then, Normalize Line Breaks in Text helps make the output easier to read by fixing uneven spacing or stray returns. It’s a clean combo for turning structured XML into plain text you can actually use or repurpose.

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