XML Extract Tools

How to extract XML with XPath

Give XML XPath Extractor an XML document and an XPath 1.0 query to select matching nodes. The results include the retained content, each node's path, and its node type. You can paste, upload, or drop the XML, then copy or export the matches.

Run an XML XPath query

Use XML XPath Extractor when you need selected nodes rather than the whole XML document. Enter the XML source and an XPath 1.0 expression, then inspect the matches. Their paths and node types keep the result tied to the document structure when similar element names appear in different places.

Paste XML when the document is already open in an editor or message.
Upload XML when the source is saved as a file.
Drop XML into the extractor when the file is available in your file manager.

Inspect matching XML nodes

The XPath expression determines which part of the document the extractor returns. A path aimed at product nodes, for example, returns those nodes without the surrounding catalog.

Input:  <catalog><product id="A17"/><product id="B04"/></catalog>
Query:  /catalog/product
Output: the two matching product nodes, with each node's path and node type

Check the returned paths when the same element name appears under more than one parent. Copy the retained results into another document, or export them when you need a separate output file.

Choose the right XML tool

Use XML Extract Tools for selecting XML with XPath. The parent XML Tools category also covers cleaning, validating, comparing, merging, and converting XML to JSON. Open that category when the task is broader than selecting matching nodes.

Use extracted XML in these cases

For a configuration export, paste the XML and query the path to the records you need. Copy the retained nodes into a ticket or export them for review.

For a repeated element in an XML file, drop the file into the extractor and query that element. The returned paths and node types show which parts matched the expression.

For an integration payload, query a nested field instead of reading every surrounding element. The matches give you a focused view for comparing the payload with the expected structure.

Frequently asked questions

How do I extract XML nodes with XPath?

Supply XML to XML XPath Extractor, enter an XPath 1.0 query, and inspect the matching nodes. The results include paths and node types alongside the retained content.

Can I run an XPath query on a pasted XML document?

Yes, the XML XPath Extractor accepts pasted XML. You can also upload or drop an XML file before running the query.

What does the XML XPath Extractor return?

It returns the XML content retained by the XPath 1.0 query, with the matching paths and node types available for inspection. You can copy or export those results.

Which XML tool should I use for validation or conversion?

Use the parent XML Tools category when you need to validate, clean, compare, merge, or convert XML to JSON. Choose XML Extract Tools when you need to select matching nodes with XPath.