Truncate XML

Truncate XML directly in your browser. Paste or upload XML and limit its size by tag count, with options to preserve structure and pretty-print the output.

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Supported file types: .xml, .txt, .log
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Options
Preserve root element
Pretty format
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your XML into the XML Input box, or click Choose File to upload a .xml, .txt, or .log file.
  • Set the Max tags limit to define how many XML elements you want to keep in the truncated result.
  • Toggle Preserve root element to keep the original top-level wrapper tag in place.
  • Toggle Pretty format to indent the result for better readability.
  • Use Maximize output to expand the output box for easier viewing.
  • Output updates live as you edit or change settings.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the truncated XML.
  • Use Export to File to download the result as a .xml file.
  • Click Clear All to reset everything, including the counter and demo input.

What Truncate XML can do:

Truncate XML is perfect for trimming large XML documents down to a smaller, usable sample. Whether you’re working with a massive config file, log, or XML feed, this tool lets you quickly reduce the content to just a few tags. It preserves structure optionally and gives you clean, readable results. With controls for formatting, preview sizing, and live output, it’s ideal for testing, previewing, or debugging partial data.

Example:

Input:

<data>
  <item>One</item>
  <item>Two</item>
  <item>Three</item>
  <item>Four</item>
</data>

Settings: Max tags = 2, Preserve root = true

Output:

<data>
  <item>One</item>
  <item>Two</item>
</data>

Common Use Cases:

Truncate XML is great for developers working with large XML datasets who need a smaller snippet to debug, preview, or test XML parsers. It’s also useful when exporting samples for documentation, reducing verbose data, or simply keeping only the relevant portion of a feed.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re using Truncate XML to clip long files down, Flatten an XML can help simplify things first by reducing deep nesting. And when you’re done trimming, Validate XML makes sure the file still holds up structurally.

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