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XML Diff

Compare two XML documents and highlight structural differences.

XML diffcompare XMLXML comparisondiff XML files
Original XML
Modified XML
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Differences
~config/database/host
localhostproduction.server.com
~config/database/name
mydbproddb
+config/database/ssl
true
~config/cache/@enabled
truefalse
~config/cache/ttl
36007200

What is XML Diff?

XML Diff compares two XML documents and highlights structural and content differences. Unlike text diff, it understands XML hierarchy, making changes easier to identify.

Common Use Cases

Configuration Changes

Track changes in XML config files.

API Testing

Compare expected vs actual XML responses.

Document Review

Review changes in XML documents.

Schema Updates

Identify changes in XML schemas.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Paste the original XML in the left panel
  2. Paste the modified XML in the right panel
  3. View highlighted differences
  4. Identify added, removed, and changed elements

Frequently Asked Questions

Does element order matter?
In most XML applications, element order matters and is considered a difference.
Are attributes compared?
Yes, attribute changes are detected and highlighted.
What about whitespace?
Insignificant whitespace can be ignored depending on settings.