What problem does this tool solve?
An XML sitemap gives search engines a structured list of important URLs. This generator converts the web addresses you enter into a properly formatted sitemap file.
Six practical questions answered
How do I create an XML sitemap without a plugin?
Paste your website’s URLs into the generator. It creates a sitemap-format XML file from that manual list without crawling your site.
Which pages should I include in my sitemap?
Generally, include canonical, indexable URLs that are relevant to search. Review the actual pages yourself; the generator does not fetch them to check their status.
How do I add new pages to an existing sitemap?
Add their URLs to your input list and generate an updated file. Replace the deployed sitemap after reviewing the new output.
How do I supply a page’s last modification date?
Use the optional lastmod value for the actual date of a significant page change. Enter each row as URL | YYYY-MM-DD; leave the date out when it is unknown.
Can a sitemap help pages get indexed sooner?
A sitemap can help search engines discover URLs. It does not guarantee when or whether a page will be crawled or indexed.
How can I remove duplicate sitemap URLs?
The generator normalizes the entered URLs and removes identical entries before creating XML. Conflicting dates for the same URL are flagged for you to resolve.
How it works, with an example
Enter one complete URL per line, optionally followed by | and its actual modification date in YYYY-MM-DD format. Use one host and protocol per sitemap. Limits: 50,000 URLs and 5 million input characters; output must remain below 50 MB.
Practical example
An online store prepares a sitemap containing 250 relevant product and category URLs. The owner downloads the file, reviews it, and publishes it on the store’s own web server.
Additional use cases
- List selected pages of a small site.
- Remove repeated URLs from a list.
- Add a real last-modified date.
Technical reference: Sitemaps.org · XML protocol
Frequently asked questions
Does Google require an XML sitemap?
No. A sitemap can be particularly useful for large sites or sites with complex navigation.
Can this generator handle 1,000 URLs?
Yes, within the tool’s displayed input limits and your browser’s available resources.
Does the sitemap tool crawl URLs automatically?
No. You must supply the URL list yourself.
Can I download the generated XML sitemap?
Yes. Download the result as sitemap.xml.
Does the sitemap generator store my URL list?
No. Your list is processed locally in the browser.
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Request a free consultation (German form) →Editorial team: SEOSTUDIO · Updated November 9, 2026