XML Sitemap Generator
Generate XML Sitemaps from a list of URLs.
Configuration
About XML Sitemap Generator
Create an XML sitemap from URLs or paths you provide. The tool normalizes same-origin URLs, removes duplicates, and generates the sitemap locally in your browser.
How to use XML Sitemap Generator
- Enter the base domain for your website.
- Paste one URL or path per line. Relative paths are automatically resolved against the supplied base domain.
- Optionally choose a change frequency, default priority, and last modified date.
- Generate the XML sitemap.
- Review, copy, or download the generated sitemap.xml file.
Best Practices
- Provide URLs that you have determined are the canonical, indexable versions you want represented in the sitemap.
- Keep URLs on the same origin as the base domain.
- Use HTTPS consistently when the website's canonical version uses HTTPS.
- Review the generated sitemap before publishing it.
- Keep the sitemap updated when important site URLs change.
- Use lastmod only when the date meaningfully represents a page update.
- Split very large sitemaps according to search-engine sitemap limits rather than assuming the browser tool enforces those limits.
Benefits
- Build a sitemap from a manually supplied URL list.
- Convert relative paths into URLs using the supplied base domain.
- Remove duplicate URLs from the generated sitemap.
- Add optional last-modified, change-frequency, and priority fields.
- Copy the generated XML or download it as sitemap.xml.
- Generate the sitemap locally without sending the entered URL list to a server for generation.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Expecting the tool to crawl the website automatically.
- Mixing HTTP and HTTPS origins.
- Entering URLs from another domain.
- Assuming every entered line will appear even if it is malformed.
- Adding duplicate URLs unnecessarily.
- Using inaccurate last-modified dates.
- Assuming creating a sitemap guarantees indexing.
- Forgetting to upload/publish the generated sitemap on the website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool crawl my website automatically?
No. This is a manual generator. You must provide the URLs or paths you want included in the sitemap.
Can I enter relative paths such as /about?
Yes. Relative paths are automatically resolved into full URLs using the base domain you provide.
Can I include URLs from another domain?
No. The tool automatically excludes any URLs with an origin that differs from the base domain.
Does the generator remove duplicate URLs?
Yes. The tool automatically normalizes your list and removes duplicate URLs.
What do changefreq, priority, and lastmod mean?
They are optional metadata fields. changefreq suggests a crawl frequency, priority indicates relative importance within your site, and lastmod is the last modification date. They are descriptive hints, not commands to search engines.
How many URLs can an XML sitemap contain?
While this generator has no explicit application-level limit, standard XML sitemaps published for search engines can contain up to 50,000 URLs and must be under 50MB.
Does creating a sitemap guarantee that Google will index my pages?
No. A sitemap helps search engines discover your URLs, but it does not guarantee crawling, indexing, or ranking.
In-Depth Guide Available
Learn how to get the most out of XML Sitemap Generator with our step-by-step editorial tutorial.