Creating files

This section explains how to create your IATI XML data files, including how to check them before and after publication, what tools are available to help you, and how to correct and update the files.

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How to create your IATI data files

To create your IATI data files you need to use a publishing tool, service or bespoke system. IATI files are written in XML markup language. They should not be typed by hand and can’t be created by saving a document in another format as an XML file.

To create your IATI data files you…

Publishing tools and services to create your IATI data files

There are tools and services to help you create and publish your IATI XML files. This page summarises the different options to help you choose the best ones for your organisation.

There are tools and services to he…

Build an in-house system to create your IATI data files

While there are several third-party tools and services to help you prepare and publish your IATI data, many organisations prefer to build their own solutions.

While there are several third-part…