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xlCompare: Your Solution for XML File Management
Compare XML files online and highlight the difference with color. Compare XML trees by key nodes and attributes. Ignore order of nodes. Ignore namespace. Track changes in the XML files.
xlCompare is a tool for developers that compares Excel files, text files, and XML documents, and performs folder synchronization.
The primary function of the product is to display XML files in the form of a tree, which is often the best representation of XML documents.
Designed to fill this gap, xlCompare also provides the ability to compare three documents and merge changes, essential functions for source control applications.

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Build Date:
March 14, 2025
Compare XML files by Key Attributes

XML files, exported from database, should be compared by KEY node or attribute. On the screenshot above FRUIT is a key value for the sales records.
Compare XML Files and Ignore Namespace

Ignore namespace prefix in the XML elements and attributes to get the clear comparison results.
Compare XML Files and Ignore Order of the Elements and Attributes

For the set of unordered items in XML files (on the screenshot above) xlCompare offers Ignore Order option.

XML elements and attributes are compared by name as a set of unordered items.
Merge Two XML Files

xlCompare is a merge tool for XML files. Lime node has been moved from the right file into the left one.
Efficient XML Comparison and Editing Tool for Developers
xlCompare is an efficient solution to accurately track changes in XML files.
If you keep XML files under version control, xlCompare helps you to clearly see the differences and resolve merge conflicts.
This tool is indispensable for teams with multiple authors, saving time by highlighting and analyzing tracked changes.
Advanced 2- and 3-Way Comparison of XML Files
xlCompare presents the differences between XML files, highlighting conflicted changes.

In this example, lines marked with an angry face icon indicate conflicted changes.
Efficiently Identify and Resolve Conflicts
Get a comprehensive list of differences found between two or three XML files. Copy the report to clipboard for easy sharing via email.

Enhance collaboration by sharing detailed difference reports with colleagues.
Advantages of Using xlCompare
Customize the comparison strategy with a variety of options. Compare elements by key values, which is particularly useful for data exported from databases into XML files.
Accurately compare database-exported XML files using key values for precise results.

Integrate XML Compare with Your Repository
Use the instructions below to integrate xlCompare into your repository as a diff and merge tool for XML, text, and Excel files.
Free XML Editor
View and edit your XML files in the xlCompare application. Switch between XML and Text representation.

In XML compare, you can view and edit XML files as elements in a tree, perfectly presenting the structure of your XML document.
Developers will find this representation very useful.
Alternatively, you can switch to the classic text view of the XML document.
This XML editor is free; only the compare files command requires a license.
Insert New Elements into XML Documents
xlCompare gives you a basic set of editing operations.

Insert any type of entity into your XML tree using the right-click context menu or commands on the ribbon.

Copy and Move Elements within the XML File
Shift the elements in your document UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT.
Find and Replace Elements in the XML Document
Need to find a specific element in the XML file? Just press CTRL+F and enter the search string. xlCompare will do this for you!

Replace names of specific nodes by calling the replace window with the CTRL+H hotkey and entering the pattern and replacement text.
xlCompare: A Multifunctional File Comparison Tool
xlCompare is a versatile tool for developers, capable of comparing Excel files, Text files, and XML documents, and performing folder synchronization.
Designed to display XML files in tree form, it also supports 3-document comparison and merging changes, making it essential for source control applications.
Discover the power of xlCompare for all your file comparison needs today!
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