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XHTML vs OPML — Comparison & Free Converter

Fast, instant XHTML to OPML conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .xhtml file and get .opml in seconds.

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About XHTML to OPML Conversion

XHTML or OPML — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.

XHTML is a widely used file format. It has common platform support. OPML is a widely used file format. It has common platform support.

So when should you convert XHTML to OPML? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a OPML file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.

Converting XHTML to OPML maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.

If you've decided OPML is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .xhtml file, pick OPML, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.

Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.

How to Convert XHTML to OPML

  1. 1

    Choose your XHTML file

    Upload your .xhtml file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.

  2. 2

    Set format to OPML

    Select .opml from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.

  3. 3

    Run the conversion

    Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large document files.

  4. 4

    Get your OPML file

    Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.

What Happens When You Convert XHTML to OPML

Your XHTML file is decoded and re-encoded as OPML.

1

Your XHTML file is uploaded and validated

2

The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)

3

The data is re-encoded in OPML format

4

The converted file is ready for download

Format Comparison

.xhtml

XHTML

.xhtml file

Extension.xhtml
MIME Typeapplication/xhtml+xml
CategoryDocument
.opml

OPML

.opml file

Extension.opml
MIME Typetext/x-opml
CategoryDocument

Should You Convert XHTML to OPML?

When to Convert

  • When you need a OPML file

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use XHTML or OPML?

It depends on your goal. XHTML preserves full quality. OPML preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.

Is OPML higher quality than XHTML?

Not necessarily. Converting XHTML to OPML maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.

Can I convert XHTML to OPML on Mac and Windows?

Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Is CocoConvert free for XHTML to OPML?

Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.

What tools does CocoConvert use for XHTML to OPML?

CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.

Powered by — installed on our conversion workers
LibreOffice 25.x (headless)Gotenberg 8.x (sidecar)Ghostscript 10.x (-dSAFER)Pandoc 3.xqpdf 11.xpoppler-utils 24.x

Versions are pinned in our worker Dockerfile and re-built via CI on every change.