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XML Namespace Extractor

Extract XML namespaces quickly so you can inspect prefixes and namespace URIs used in a document.

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Use this XML Namespace Extractor to list namespace declarations from XML documents. It is useful for debugging namespaced XML, integration work, SOAP-style payloads, schema review, and checking which namespace prefixes and URIs are declared in an XML document.

About this tool

Use this XML Namespace Extractor to list namespace declarations from XML documents. It is useful for debugging namespaced XML, integration work, SOAP-style payloads, schema review, and checking which namespace prefixes and URIs are declared in an XML document.

Use xml namespace extractor when you need a fast browser-based result without extra setup. It works well for quick checks, one-off tasks, and routine formatting or calculation work.

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Why use this tool

How to use

  1. Paste valid XML into the input box
  2. Click Run Tool to extract namespace declarations
  3. Review the prefixes and namespace URIs in the output
  4. Copy the result for debugging or documentation
  5. Validate the XML first if the result looks wrong

Examples

Example

Input

<root xmlns="http://example.com/default" xmlns:x="http://example.com/x"><x:item>1</x:item></root>

Output

default: http://example.com/default
x: http://example.com/x

Useful when XML mixes a default namespace with prefixed ones.

Example

Input

<soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/" xmlns:m="http://example.com/msg"></soap:Envelope>

Output

soap: http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/
m: http://example.com/msg

Helpful when reviewing namespaced integration payloads.

Common errors

The XML input is invalid

Fix: Validate the XML first and make sure namespace declarations are in valid markup.

The user expects every prefixed tag to be listed instead of only namespaces

Fix: This tool lists namespace declarations, not every tag in the document.

The XML does not declare any namespaces

Fix: If there are no xmlns declarations, the output may be empty.

FAQ

What does an XML Namespace Extractor do?

It lists namespace declarations found in an XML document, including prefixes and URIs.

Can it extract the default namespace?

Yes. The default namespace can be shown when the XML declares one.

What is the difference between XML Namespace Extractor and XML Path Extractor?

XML Namespace Extractor lists namespace declarations, while XML Path Extractor retrieves text values from nested tags.

Can it help with SOAP XML?

Yes. SOAP payloads are a common case because they often use multiple namespace declarations.

Why is my output empty?

The most common reasons are invalid XML or an XML document that does not declare any namespaces.

Use cases

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