How to export OPML from Inoreader

If you need to export OPML from Inoreader, the basic workflow is straightforward: open Inoreader on the web, find the export option, and download the OPML file.

That OPML file gives you a portable copy of your subscriptions. You can use it to:

back up your Inoreader subscriptions
move your feed list into another reader
preserve folders before reorganizing them

Quick answer

An Inoreader OPML export is the standard way to move your subscriptions out of Inoreader.

Once exported, the file should be an XML document ending in .opml, with subscriptions represented as <outline> entries that include xmlUrl values.

If the file will not import later, the next thing to check is whether the OPML is valid and whether the feed references inside it are well formed.

Steps to export OPML from Inoreader

Open Inoreader in a desktop browser.
Go to the import, export, or backup section in settings.
Choose the option to export subscriptions as OPML.
Download the .opml file to your computer.

If the menu wording changes over time, look for the area where Inoreader manages import/export or account backup workflows.

What a valid Inoreader OPML export should look like

A real OPML export should:

be an XML file
include an <opml> root element
include a <body> section
contain <outline> entries for subscriptions or folders
use xmlUrl values for actual feed URLs

A minimal example looks like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<opml version="2.0">
  <head>
    <title>Subscriptions</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <outline text="Example Feed" type="rss" xmlUrl="https://example.com/feed.xml" htmlUrl="https://example.com/" />
  </body>
</opml>

What to do after exporting

After you export the OPML file, the next step depends on your goal:

if you are backing up subscriptions, keep the .opml file somewhere safe
if you are migrating readers, import the file into the new reader
if some feeds break after migration, validate the feed URLs referenced by the OPML

Useful next steps:

If your Inoreader OPML export will not import

The most common causes are:

the file is not valid XML
encoding or hidden-character problems broke the file
one or more outline entries are missing xmlUrl
the import target is choking on duplicates, folders, or a very large file

If you are migrating to another reader and the import fails, start with:

OPML Import Errors — How to Fix Broken Feed Lists

If the import succeeds but some feeds are broken afterward, move into feed validation and troubleshooting from there.

When this page should hand off to more specific pages

This page is for the exact task: export OPML from Inoreader.

If you need a more specific next step, use:

Import OPML for moving subscriptions into another reader
What Is an OPML File? for a plain-English explanation of what OPML is
OPML Workflow Guide for the broader workflow
OPML Import Errors — How to Fix Broken Feed Lists if the exported file does not work

FAQ

How do I export OPML from Inoreader?

Open Inoreader on the web, go to its import/export or backup section, and download the OPML file containing your subscriptions.

What does an Inoreader OPML export contain?

An Inoreader OPML export usually contains your feed subscriptions and folder structure in XML format so you can back them up or move them to another reader.

What if the exported OPML file will not import?

The usual causes are invalid XML, encoding problems, or outline entries missing xmlUrl. Check the file structure first, then repair any import problems before retrying.

Fix RSS/Atom feeds and OPML lists

Paste a feed/OPML URL, upload a file, or paste XML — then validate and fix it.

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