Flatten an XML

Extract all keys and values of an XML document as a flat key=value list with dot paths, array indices and attribute keys.

Input

Live

Key separator

Attribute prefix

Array index

Quote values

Output

About Flatten an XML

Flatten an XML walks the whole document and produces a flat list of key=value pairs. Nested elements become dot-separated paths, repeated elements get index suffixes, and attributes are prefixed.

Features

Dot-path keys for nested elements

Array indices for repeated elements

Attributes included with a prefix

Optional value quoting

Copy or download as text/CSV

How to Use

Paste your XML.

Choose separator, index and quote options.

Review the flat list.

Copy or download.

Examples

The sample flattens to catalog.product[0].name=Wireless Mouse, etc.

Benefits

Load XML into spreadsheets and databases

Compare documents pair by pair

Index content for search

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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