XML to TXT Converter
Convert XML documents into plain text. Choose an indented tree view showing tag names, or a text-only extraction with just the content.
Conversion Options
Recommended Settings
Pro Tips
- •Indented Tree keeps the document structure visible, with each nested element shown at a deeper indentation level
- •Text Only strips all tags and outputs just the leaf text content, one value per line
- •Elements with no text content still appear in the tree view so you can see the full structure
- •The whole document is parsed locally in your browser - nothing is uploaded anywhere
Most Popular
Most users choose Text Only when they just need the readable content, and Indented Tree when the structure matters
When to Use This Tool
Pull the readable text content out of an XML document (like an RSS feed or SOAP response) without the surrounding markup.
Convert XML-formatted log entries into plain text for quick scanning or searching.
Export XML data as a .txt file for tools, emails, or systems that only accept plain text attachments.
Turn an XML configuration or data file into a readable indented outline for documentation purposes.
How It Works
Parse the XML input using the browser's built-in DOMParser and validate it's well-formed
For Indented Tree, recursively walk the document, printing each element's tag name and any direct text at increasing indentation
For Text Only, recursively walk the document and collect just the text content of leaf elements
Join every line together and display the resulting plain text, ready to copy or download
100% Private
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
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Powered by Browser DOMParser for optimal performance on modern browsers.
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No data collection, no tracking, no sign-up required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the two output styles?
Indented Tree shows every element's tag name with nesting reflected as indentation, plus any text it directly contains. Text Only strips all tags and outputs just the leaf text content, one line per value.
What happens to XML attributes?
Attributes aren't included in the plain text output - only element tag names (in tree mode) and text content are extracted.
Is my XML uploaded to a server?
No. The entire document is parsed locally in your browser using the native DOMParser API. Your data never leaves your device.
What happens with invalid or malformed XML?
The tool validates the XML before converting and shows a clear error message if the document isn't well-formed.
What if an element has both text and child elements?
In Indented Tree mode, the element's own direct text is shown on its line, and its children are listed indented beneath it. In Text Only mode, only leaf elements contribute text to keep the output simple.