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Sitemap XML Generator

Build basic sitemap XML from a URL list.

XML ready
Sitemap ready (3 URLs)

Sitemap XML Generator turns a list of absolute URLs into a basic urlset sitemap with optional lastmod, changefreq, and priority—built entirely in your browser for copy or download.

How it works

Paste one URL per line, optionally set lastmod (YYYY-MM-DD), changefreq, and priority. The tool validates absolute http(s) URLs, escapes XML entities, and emits a well-formed urlset document.

Benefits

  • Valid basic sitemap XML without a CMS plugin
  • Optional lastmod, changefreq, and priority fields
  • Duplicate and comment lines skipped
  • Copy and download locally

Use cases

  • Bootstrap a sitemap for a small marketing site
  • Export a hand-curated URL list from a spreadsheet
  • Draft XML before wiring automated generation
  • Share a sample sitemap with developers

Best practices

  • Include only canonical, indexable URLs
  • Keep lastmod accurate—or omit it
  • Split large sites into multiple sitemaps behind an index
  • Reference the sitemap from robots.txt

Common mistakes

  • Adding noindex or blocked URLs to the sitemap
  • Using relative paths instead of absolute URLs
  • Setting every priority to 1.0
  • Expecting this tool to discover URLs automatically

Privacy

Sitemap generation runs locally. Your URL list is not uploaded unless you enable on-device history.

Frequently asked questions

What XML does this generator produce?
A basic urlset sitemap (protocol 0.9) with loc for each URL and optional lastmod, changefreq, and priority when you set them.
Is the output valid sitemap XML?
Yes for well-formed urlset documents with escaped URLs. Always validate against your host’s size and URL count limits before submitting to search engines.
Does this crawl my site for URLs?
No. You paste the URL list. There is no spider or backend discovery in this tool.
Do changefreq and priority still matter?
They are optional hints. Many engines largely ignore them. Accurate loc (and lastmod when trustworthy) matters more than inflated priorities.
What is the URL limit here?
This browser tool caps lists at 500 URLs for responsiveness. Large sites should use sitemap indexes and server-side generation.

Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-27 · 1 minute