XPath Tester

Paste XML in Input and enter an XPath expression in Tool Settings. Returns matching nodes for debugging — not for untrusted production XML pipelines.

  • Runs entirely in your browser
  • No data stored or sent to a server
  • Free forever — no signup
  • Instant conversion

Input and Output

Use the interactive encoder and decoder on this page to process your text.

Learn more about XML

How to Test XPath Expressions on XML

XPath Testing

When to Use XPath

Query XML configs, SOAP envelopes, RSS feeds, and legacy integration payloads when JSONPath is not available. Test expressions before embedding them in CI assertions or XSLT transforms.

Well-Formed XML Required

Input must parse as well-formed XML. Fix syntax errors reported by the XML validator before running XPath. Namespaces may require prefixes registered in advanced workflows — this tester uses document-default evaluation.

Developer Tips

  • Start with simple //tag queries before adding predicates
  • Do not evaluate XPath on untrusted XML without hardening production parsers
  • Pair with XML format/validate tools in this hub for faster debugging

Frequently asked questions

Does this support XPath 2.0?

Browser XPath 1.0 evaluation is used — advanced XPath 2.0 functions may not be available.

Can XPath modify XML?

No. This tool read-only queries and lists matched nodes.