Search and Replace in XML Files Online
Finding a specific value buried inside hundreds of XML nodes and replacing it whether it is a URL, a product code, a brand name, or a package identifier is tedious to do by hand. NodeXML lets you run a search and replace across any XML node in your file without opening a text editor or writing a script.
Search and Replace in My XMLHow to search and replace inside an XML file
XML files can contain the same value repeated across many nodes a domain name in a sitemap, a brand in a product feed, a package name in an Android manifest. Replacing all of them manually is error-prone.
With NodeXML:
- Load your XML by URL or file upload
- Find the node that contains the value you want to change
- Select Search and Replace from the action dropdown
- Enter the old value and the new value
- The Sample column previews the result instantly
- Click Generate and download the updated file
Step 1: Load your XML.
Paste the URL or drag and drop the file.
Step 2: Select Search and Replace on the target node.
Type the exact string you want to find and what you want to replace it with. The preview updates live so you can verify before exporting.
Step 3: Download the result.
Click Generate. Every matching occurrence in that node type is replaced. Download the file or use the live link.
Related tools:
- Remove text from XML nodes delete a string entirely instead of replacing it
- Add prefix or suffix to XML product titles append text to every title node
- Edit AndroidManifest.xml online replace package names or permissions in Android manifests
- Edit Sitemap.xml online update URLs or values across your sitemap
- Change prices in an XML product feed bulk update price nodes
Common questions:
Can I search and replace text across all nodes in an XML file at once?
You can apply a Search and Replace action to any node type. Every instance of that node in the file gets the replacement applied when you click Generate.
What is the difference between Search and Replace and Remove Any?
Search and Replace swaps the found text for a new value. Remove Any deletes the found text entirely without putting anything in its place.
Does it work on any type of XML file?
Yes product feeds, sitemaps, Android manifests, RSS feeds, config files, or any well-formed XML file.
Can I preview the replacement before downloading?
Yes. The Sample column updates in real time as you type, showing exactly what the node value will look like after the replacement.