Export OPML from Feedly (Backup or Migrate Your Subscriptions)
If you searched “Feedly OPML” or “export OPML from Feedly”, you’re probably trying to:
- back up your subscriptions
- migrate from Feedly to another reader (Inoreader, NetNewsWire, Reeder, etc.)
- share a curated list
OPML is the standard “subscription list” format—basically the portability layer for RSS/Atom reading workflows.
How to export OPML from Feedly
- Open Feedly on web (desktop is easiest).
- Go to your Organize / Settings area (Feedly changes UI labels over time).
- Find OPML export (sometimes labeled “Export your sources”).
- Download the
.opmlfile.
If Feedly gives you a file that isn’t .opml or doesn’t look like XML, it may not be a real OPML export.
Sanity-check: what an OPML file should look like
An OPML file is XML and typically contains:
<opml version="2.0">- a
<head>section - a
<body>section with<outline>entries
Feed subscriptions usually show up as outline nodes with xmlUrl="https://…" (the feed URL).
If your exported OPML won’t import
Common causes:
- invalid XML (copy/paste corruption, truncated file)
- non‑UTF‑8 encoding or hidden characters
- outline entries missing
xmlUrl
Start here:
Related OPML guides
- Import OPML (Feedly, Inoreader, NetNewsWire): How to migrate your subscriptions
- OPML Explained: How to Manage and Migrate Large Feed Lists
- OPML vs RSS: What’s the difference?
FAQ
What is an OPML export from Feedly?
It’s a file (OPML) that contains your subscription list—feeds and folders—so you can back up or import the same list into another reader.
Why is my Feedly OPML missing feeds?
Some exports omit inactive feeds, duplicates, or certain collections. Also check if you exported a specific folder instead of the full subscription list.
What if my OPML won’t import?
It’s usually invalid XML, encoding issues, or outline entries missing xmlUrl. Validate the OPML file and repair the structure before importing.
Fix RSS/Atom feeds and OPML lists
Paste a feed/OPML URL, upload a file, or paste XML — then validate and fix it.