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XML Diff
Structural Diff & Comparator
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XML Diff & Comparison Tool

Compare two XML documents online with side-by-side visual diffing, tag alignment, and attribute modification tracking in your browser.

Side-by-side comparison
Addition/deletion highlights
Tag formatting normalization
Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use XML Diff Online

Follow these quick steps to process your data online directly in your browser with zero latency and 100% privacy.

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Step 1Formats both XML documents with standard indentation.
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Step 2Executes line-by-line diff algorithm.
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Step 3Highlights additions (+ green) and deletions (- red).
Demonstration

Example Input & Output

Compares two XML documents line by line, highlighting modified tags and newly inserted elements.

Original XML (Left)
<config>
  <database>
    <host>localhost</host>
    <port>5432</port>
  </database>
</config>
Modified XML (Right)
  <database>
-   <host>localhost</host>
+   <host>db.internal</host>
    <port>5432</port>
+   <ssl>true</ssl>
  </database>
Applications

Common Use Cases

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Guidelines

Specifications & Gotchas

Unformatted XML Diffs

Minified XML on a single line will diff poorly; our tool formats both inputs first.

Knowledge

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compare two XML files?

Paste the original XML on the left and the modified XML on the right; differences are highlighted automatically.

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