Filter an XML File

Filter XML keys and values that match a pattern — keep only matching elements or strip them out while preserving structure.

Input

Live

Key pattern (element name)

Value pattern (text)

Mode

Use regular expression

Case-sensitive

Output

About Filter an XML File

Filter an XML File keeps or removes elements whose name or value matches a pattern. Matching elements are kept (or stripped), while ancestor structure is preserved so the result stays valid XML.

Features

Filter by element name and/or value pattern

Keep-matching or remove-matching modes

Literal or regex patterns

Ancestors preserved for valid output

Shows how many elements were removed

How to Use

Paste your XML.

Enter a key and/or value pattern.

Choose keep or remove mode.

Copy or download the filtered XML.

Examples

Filtering to keep only tags containing "wireless" removes the second product in the sample.

Benefits

Slice large exports to the data you need

Sanitize payloads before sharing

Quick subsetting without scripts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my XML sent to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your data is never uploaded, stored or logged.

Can I download the result?

Yes — use the Download button below the output area, or Print / Save PDF for a printable copy.

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