Podcast RSS Feed Validator
Check your podcast feed against Apple Podcasts requirements — before you submit it and wait days for a rejection.
Drop your feed.xml here
or click to browse · read locally, never uploaded
Or paste your feed XML
Something not working?
Tell us what went wrong — it helps us fix the tool. Only what you type below is sent; your files never leave your device.
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| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Feed validations | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Apple Podcasts + RSS 2.0 checks | Yes | Yes |
| Validate unhosted / local feeds | Yes | Yes |
| Copy & download validation report | Yes | Yes |
| Saved feed history in your browser | — | Yes |
| Batch-validate several feeds at once | — | Yes |
| Ads | Shown on page | Ad-free |
| Updates | — | Lifetime free updates |
Frequently asked questions
Can I validate a feed that is not hosted anywhere yet?
Yes — that is the point. Server-side validators have to fetch your feed from a public URL, so they cannot check a file you have not published. This validator reads the XML right here in your browser, so you can check your feed before you upload it anywhere.
Does it check my artwork size?
It checks that your artwork URL uses https, but it cannot measure the image from pasted XML alone. Apple Podcasts requires square artwork between 1400×1400 and 3000×3000 px in JPG or PNG — confirm the image itself meets that before you submit.
If my feed passes here, will Apple Podcasts definitely accept it?
Almost always, but not guaranteed. Apple runs its own parser, which is stricter in places — a feed can pass other validators and still be rejected. This tool catches the common rejection causes: missing required tags, http enclosures, invalid dates, duplicate GUIDs, bad categories and malformed XML.
Is my feed uploaded anywhere?
No. The feed is parsed and checked entirely inside your browser. It never leaves your device — you can verify this in your browser's network panel.
What about Spotify?
Spotify reads the same RSS 2.0 feed. A feed that passes the Apple Podcasts checks in this validator also satisfies Spotify's feed requirements in almost every case — the two directories share the same required tags.
What does the free version include?
Unlimited validations, the full Apple Podcasts and RSS 2.0 check set, and copyable/downloadable reports. Podcast RSS Validator Pro ($29 one-time) adds saved feed history, batch validation and removes ads.