How do I validate XML files?

Assuming you finished making your own XML file, how do you check the XML file for errors before you publish it?

There are multiple XML validators available on the Internet. Most of these XML validators check for the following issues which are common mistakes,


XML files need a root element

XML elements need a closing tag

All elements must be nested correctly

XML elements are case sensitive


The validator will check your XML file for these 4 issues and inform you if any errors are found.

If you want to use a free tool to validate your XML files, you can do so by going to https://www.xmlvalidation.com/