XML Sitemap Generator

Hey guys, LGATools is here with another useful tool for website owners, developers, and anyone who needs to prepare an XML sitemap. If you are working with a list of website URLs and want a simple way to turn them into a sitemap file, this tool keeps the process straightforward.

Now, before we jump into the steps, let us first understand exactly what this tool is and what you can do with it.

What is an XML Sitemap Generator?

An online XML sitemap generator is a tool that helps you create a sitemap.xml file containing the URLs you want to include in your website sitemap. Instead of writing the XML markup manually, you can enter your URLs into the table and let the tool create the required structure for you.

Now you know what it is; let’s see how to use it.

Creating your sitemap with our tool is simple. Follow these steps:

• Step 1: Add Your URLs: Enter a website URL into the URL field and add it to the table. You can continue adding as many URL rows as you need.
• Step 2: Choose the Priority: Select a priority value for each URL from the available options, such as 1.0, 0.9, 0.8, and other supported values down to 0.1.
• Step 3: Select the Change Frequency: Choose the option that matches how often the page is expected to change. Available choices include always, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and never.
• Step 4: Add More URL Rows: Click + Add URL Row whenever you need another entry. You can also remove an unwanted row using the delete option.
• Step 5: Paste a URL List: If you already have many URLs, you do not have to enter them one by one. Paste your URL list into the tool to fill the table at once.
• Step 6: Generate Your XML: Once your URLs and settings are ready, the tool creates the sitemap.xml output automatically.
• Step 7: Copy or Download the File: Review the generated XML, then use Copy XML to copy the code or Download sitemap.xml to save the file.
• Step 8: Start Over When Needed: Use Clear or Reset when you want to remove the current entries and create a fresh sitemap.

Here is how:

• Step 1: Go to LGATools.com and register for an account or log in if you already have one.
• Step 2: Open your dashboard and find the Generate API option.
• Step 3: Select the tool you want to embed, which in this case is the XML sitemap generator tool.
• Step 4: Generate the code and select the plan that works for your website.
• Step 5: Complete the required checkout process.
• Step 6: Open your Tool List after completing the process and find your generated code.
• Step 7: Copy the embed code and place it inside the Custom HTML section of your website.
• Step 8: Publish your page, and the tool will be available for your visitors to use.

Our online sitemap generator includes the practical controls you need to build a sitemap without manually writing XML:

• URL Table: Add your website URLs in an organized table before generating the file.
• Multiple URL Rows: Add additional rows whenever you need more sitemap entries.
• URL List Support: Paste a list of URLs to fill the table faster instead of entering every address separately.
• Priority Selection: Choose a priority value from 0.1 through 1.0 for each URL.
• Change Frequency Selection: Set values such as daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or other available options for individual URLs.
• Live XML Output: See the sitemap structure generated from the information in your table.
• Copy XML: Copy the finished XML directly from the tool.
• Download sitemap.xml: Save your generated sitemap as a file.
• Load Example: Quickly load sample sitemap data to understand how the generator works.
• Clear and Reset Controls: Remove existing entries and start a new sitemap whenever needed.
• Browser-Based Processing: The tool works directly in your browser rather than requiring your website to be crawled by our server.
• Embed: You can embed any of our tools on your own site.

Our tool gives you two settings for each URL: Priority and Change Frequency. These values become part of the generated XML for that specific URL.

Priority lets you assign a value between 0.1 and 1.0. You can choose the value that represents how important you consider that URL compared with the other URLs in your sitemap.

Change Frequency lets you select how often the page is expected to change. The available options are:

• Always
• Hourly
• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Yearly
• Never

Choose these values according to your actual website pages rather than selecting them randomly.

After you add your URLs, the tool creates a properly structured XML document. The generated file includes the main sitemap declaration and the URL information you entered.

For each row, you will see information such as:

• <urlset> for the sitemap container
• <url> for each individual URL entry
• <loc> for the page address
• <changefreq> for the selected update frequency
• <priority> for the selected priority value

The generated sitemap also uses the standard sitemap namespace:

http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9

This means you do not need to manually build these XML elements yourself. The generator puts the values into the correct structure for you.

Adding URLs individually is useful when you only have a few pages. But what if you already have a long list?

That is where the URL-list option becomes helpful. Instead of creating every row manually, provide your list of URLs and use it to fill the table at once.

You can then review the generated rows and set the Priority and Change Frequency values as needed before creating the final XML.

This saves time when you are preparing a sitemap with many existing page URLs.

You may notice that our XML sitemap creator asks you to provide the URLs instead of automatically crawling your website. This is intentional.

A browser-based tool cannot reliably crawl an external website because browser security rules such as CORS can prevent one website from freely requesting and reading content from another domain.

Instead of pretending to crawl your website, our tool uses the URL list you provide. This gives you a simple and reliable way to control exactly which URLs go into your sitemap.

Everything runs directly in your browser, so the tool does not need to crawl your website from our server.

A sitemap is an XML file, so the generated content needs to follow an XML-based structure.

Our tool creates the main sitemap structure for you, including the XML declaration, sitemap namespace, URL containers, and the values you select for each entry.

When adding URLs, make sure you provide the correct page addresses. A sitemap can only be useful when the URLs inside it actually point to the pages you want to include.

Before using the final file, it is also a good idea to look through the generated XML and make sure there are no unwanted or incorrect URLs.

A few simple habits can make the sitemap creation process easier:

• Use the Correct URLs: Check every address before generating the final file. One incorrect URL can make your sitemap less useful.
• Use the URL List for Larger Sitemaps: If you already have your URLs prepared, paste them into the tool instead of adding each one manually.
• Choose Settings Carefully: Set Priority and Change Frequency according to the page rather than giving every URL random values.
• Review Before Downloading: Take a quick look at the generated XML to make sure the URLs and settings are correct.
• Remove Unwanted Rows: If you accidentally add a page, delete that row before generating the final sitemap.
• Keep Your Sitemap Updated: When your website changes, review the sitemap and update the URL list when necessary.

Sometimes a small mistake in the input can cause confusion. Here are some common situations and what you can do:

• Problem: My URL is missing from the sitemap. Fix: Check that you added the URL to the table before generating the XML. If you pasted a list, review the resulting rows to make sure the URL was included.
• Problem: I entered the wrong URL. Fix: Review the URL in the table and correct it before generating the sitemap again.
• Problem: I have too many URLs to enter manually. Fix: Use the URL-list option to fill the table from your existing list instead of creating every row separately.
• Problem: My sitemap has the wrong priority. Fix: Select the required priority value for that URL and generate the XML again.
• Problem: The change frequency is incorrect. Fix: Return to that row and select the appropriate Change Freq option before generating the sitemap.
• Problem: I want to start over. Fix: Use the Clear or Reset option to remove the current sitemap data and begin again.
• Problem: I expected the tool to crawl my website automatically. Fix: This tool does not crawl external websites. Provide the URLs yourself or paste a URL list, then let the generator build the sitemap from that information.

So guys, it’s time to wrap things up. You now have a clear idea of what our sitemap creator online is made for and how it can help when you need to prepare a sitemap. We also went through the main parts of the tool and the different ways you can work with your URL entries. The goal is to make sitemap creation simple without making you deal with unnecessary manual work.

Here is my personal suggestion: Give this tool a try when you want to create a sitemap quickly without writing the XML structure by hand. It is especially useful when you already have your website URLs and want a simple workspace to prepare the final sitemap.

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward way to build a sitemap file directly in your browser, give the LGA XML sitemap maker a try. And if you have any questions or run into a problem while using the tool, feel free to reach out to us.

Here are some common questions users ask about our XML sitemap generator online, with simple answers to help you get the most from the tool:

1. What is a free XML sitemap generator?

A free XML sitemap generator is a tool that helps you create a sitemap.xml file from your website URLs. Instead of writing the XML structure yourself, you can add your URLs, choose the available settings, and generate the sitemap automatically.

2. How do I create an XML sitemap with this tool?

You can create one in a few simple steps:

• Add your website URLs to the table.
• Set the Priority and Change Frequency for each URL.
• Add more rows or paste a URL list if needed.
• Generate the sitemap and review the XML.
• Copy the XML or download it as sitemap.xml.

3. Can I paste multiple URLs at once?

Yes. You do not have to enter every URL separately. If you already have a list of website URLs, you can paste the list into the tool to fill the table at once. You can then review the entries and adjust their settings before generating the final XML.

4. What do Priority and Change Frequency mean?

Priority lets you assign a value from 0.1 to 1.0 to a URL. Change Frequency lets you select how often the page is expected to change, such as daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly.

These values are added to the generated XML for the related URL, so you can set them individually instead of applying one setting to every page.

5. Does this free sitemap generator crawl my website?

No. Our tool does not crawl your website or try to collect your pages automatically. You provide the URLs yourself, either by adding them to the table or by pasting a URL list.

This browser-based approach also avoids the cross-origin restrictions that can prevent a browser from freely crawling and reading another domain.

6. Can I download the sitemap as an XML file?

Yes. After the tool generates your sitemap, click Download sitemap.xml to save it as an XML file. You can also use Copy XML if you want to copy the generated content and work with it somewhere else.

7. Is my URL data uploaded or stored on your server?

The tool is designed to work entirely in your browser. Your sitemap is built from the URLs you provide directly on your device, rather than requiring our server to crawl your website.

For that reason, there is no need to send your website to our server just to generate the sitemap.

8. What XML format does the tool generate?

The tool generates a standard XML sitemap structure using the sitemap namespace:

http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9

The output can include elements such as:

• <urlset> for the sitemap container
• <url> for each page
• <loc> for the URL
• <changefreq> for the selected change frequency
• <priority> for the selected priority

9. Why is my sitemap not generating correctly?

If something looks wrong, first check the information you entered:

• Make sure your URLs are complete and correct.
• Check that the URL rows contain the pages you want.
• Review the selected Priority and Change Frequency values.
• If you pasted a URL list, check the generated rows before creating the XML.
• Try using Clear or Reset and create the sitemap again if needed.

10. Can I edit or remove a URL before generating the sitemap?

Yes. You can review your URL rows before generating the final XML. If you no longer need a URL, remove its row. You can also change its Priority or Change Frequency and then generate the sitemap again.

This makes it easy to correct your entries before downloading the finished file.