How many URLs can a single XML sitemap file contain?

The sitemap protocol caps a single file at 50,000 URLs or 50MB uncompressed. Larger sites should split URLs across multiple sitemap files linked from one sitemap index file.

Do the changefreq and priority tags actually affect crawling?

They are hints, not commands - Google has said it largely ignores both since it determines its own crawl frequency and page importance from other signals. The lastmod field is the one crawlers still find genuinely useful.

Where should I upload the generated sitemap.xml file?

Upload it to your site's root directory (or wherever your platform serves static files), submit its URL in Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools, and reference it in your robots.txt file.

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XML Sitemap Generator

Convert a list of URLs into a validated, standard XML sitemap for search console indexing.

Website URLs (one per line)

Change Frequency

Default Priority

Generated sitemap.xml Output

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://burnjet.com/</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-20</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://burnjet.com/blog</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-20</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://burnjet.com/tools</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-20</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://burnjet.com/tools/resume-builder</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-20</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://burnjet.com/about</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-20</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.8</priority>
  </url>
</urlset>

Quick Reference & Instructions

Simple steps, pro tips, and execution details

Provide Inputs

Type, paste, or select your values in the form fields below.

Instant Live Analysis

Calculations and formatting happen automatically with zero delay as you type.

Copy or Use Output

Copy results or apply the clean output directly to your projects.

How It Works

Converts URL lists with lastmod, changefreq, and priorities into standard XML sitemaps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculations, assumptions, and edge cases.

No. A sitemap only helps search engines discover URLs faster - it does not force indexing. Pages still need to meet crawlability and quality requirements to actually be indexed.

In-Depth Guides & Tutorials

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7 min read•seo

How to Create an XML Sitemap for Your Website: Structure and Best Practices

Understand XML sitemap protocol standards, how to structure URL sets with lastmod attributes, and how to submit sitemaps to Google Search Console.

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