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Extract XML from ZUGFeRD / Factur-X PDF — Free

Extract the embedded XML invoice data from ZUGFeRD and Factur-X PDF files and download it — for import into accounting software. Free and private.

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How it works

  1. 1

    Choose PDFs

    Upload one or more ZUGFeRD or Factur-X invoices.

  2. 2

    Extract

    The embedded XML (e.g. factur-x.xml) is read from the PDF.

  3. 3

    Review

    You see file name, profile and size of the XML.

  4. 4

    Download

    Download the XML individually or several as a ZIP.

Typical uses

  • Import invoice data into accounting or ERP software.
  • Check whether a PDF invoice really is an e-invoice with XML.
  • Archive the XML separately or pass it to a system that only accepts pure XML files.

Tips

  • If the PDF contains no XML, it is not a ZUGFeRD invoice but a regular PDF.
  • Display the XML in readable form with the e-invoice viewer.
  • Check the XML for errors with the validator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is inside a ZUGFeRD PDF?

A ZUGFeRD or Factur-X invoice is a PDF with an embedded XML file (usually factur-x.xml or zugferd-invoice.xml) that contains the structured invoice data.

What can I do with the XML?

Import it into accounting software, archive it or open it in the e-invoice viewer.

Can I extract several files at once?

Yes. Several PDFs are processed together and downloaded as a ZIP.