Free Tool · DDEX ERN Validation
DDEX XML Validator
Validate DDEX ERN XML files against the official schemas. Supports ERN 3.4 through ERN 4.3.2. Upload a file or paste XML directly. Powered by the official DDEX XSDs.
Validate DDEX XML
Select a schema and upload or paste your DDEX XML file for validation.
Validation runs on the MusicTech Lab API.
About DDEX
DDEX is a consortium of media companies, music licensing organizations, and digital service providers that defines standards for exchanging metadata related to music releases.
How to use this tool
You can either upload an XML file or paste the XML content directly into the form. Ensure the XML is formatted according to one of the selected DDEX schemas for accurate validation.
- Select the matching DDEX schema version.
- Upload your XML file or paste the contents above.
- Click Validate XML to check against the live XSD.
- Review any errors with line numbers and fix at the source.
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Sibling tools
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