Sitemap XML URL Extractor
Extract loc URLs from any sitemap.xml or sitemap index files. Filter the list, copy URLs individually or globally, and export them into a CSV spreadsheet.
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Paste XML code on the left or upload a sitemap XML document.
How to Extract and Export URLs from a Sitemap.xml File
What is a sitemap.xml?
A **Sitemap** is an XML document designed to provide search engines (like Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo) with a crawlable map of all indexing-eligible pages on your website. Sitemap documents tell search engine crawlers which pages are available for indexing and provide auxiliary metadata such as the last modification timestamp (`lastmod`), standard updates rate (`changefreq`), and indexing priority (`priority`).
Why do you need a Sitemap URL Extractor?
When performing site auditing, SEO audits, migrating content, or setting up analytical scripts, copying urls manually from a raw XML text output is tedious. This utility extracts plain URL listings instantly from sitemap structures, lets you search or filter through them, and exports everything into a structured CSV file ready to import into Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Sitemap URL Extractor
Are my sitemap.xml files uploaded to your servers?
No. The extractor processes all data 100% locally in your web browser. Your XML code and files are analyzed directly on your device – no server uploads or data sharing occur, guaranteeing maximum privacy.
How does the URL fetch work, and what if it fails?
To bypass the browser's CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) security policies, we proxy the sitemap fetch requests securely through our server. If the target server blocks the fetch request (e.g., due to firewall/anti-scraping rules), you can always manually copy and paste the XML source code into the input box.
Does it support sitemap index files?
Yes. If you input a sitemap index file, our parser automatically identifies the nested sub-sitemap URLs and extracts them, letting you easily inspect, filter, or copy the references.
What separator is used for the CSV export?
The CSV export uses a semicolon (`;`) as the default field separator. This format is widely supported and allows the exported file to be opened directly in spreadsheet editors like Microsoft Excel without character formatting errors.