How to Split XML File into Multiple Files?

[Khushi Singh]

I’ve been trying to split XML file into multiple smaller files based on records. Initially, I tried doing it manually using scripts and text editors.

Things I tried:

• Opening in Notepad++ / VS Code (file too large, keeps hanging)
• Using basic scripts (works for small files, but struggles with large datasets)
• Copy-pasting nodes manually (not practical at all)

The main issue is that with large XML files, manual methods either crash, take too much time, or sometimes even break the XML structure if not handled carefully.

So I started looking for a more reliable approach and came across a tool like SysTools XML Splitter. From what I saw, it can:

• Split XML files based on specific tags/nodes
• Handle very large files without performance issues
• Maintain proper XML structure and hierarchy
• Generate multiple smaller files automatically
• Reduce the risk of data loss or corruption

It seems like a more efficient option than manual methods, especially for GB-sized files.

Even Microsoft is suggesting this Solution - SysTools XML Split & Merge - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store