IPTV EPG Validator
Program guide showing blank descriptions, wrong air times, or missing channel logos even though your streams play just fine? The problem is rarely your IPTV player. In most cases it comes from the EPG file behind your guide, commonly known as XMLTV data. The IPTV EPG Validator checks that file for structural errors, missing information, and formatting issues that make a program guide look broken or incomplete.
Upload a file directly, fetch it from a URL, paste raw XML, or check several sources at once, and receive a clear report on exactly what needs fixing.
IPTV EPG Validator
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.xml, .xmltv, .xml.gz, .xml.zip (max 50 MB)Required Structure
Root <tv> with <channel> and <programme> children.
Channel Tag
id attribute + <display-name> child required.
Time Format
YYYYMMDDHHMMSS +ZZZZ, e.g. 20250101120000 +0000.
Programme Link
Programmes reference channels via channel attribute.
Recommended Tags
title, desc, category, episode-num, icon.
Common Issues
Overlaps, gaps, orphan refs, timezone mismatches, missing titles.
Performance Tip
Use GZIP compression — XMLTV files can be 10-20× smaller.
Security
Validate all XML from untrusted sources before use.
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Is Your Channel Guide Showing the Wrong Information?
An IPTV stream can play perfectly and still feel unusable if the program guide sitting on top of it is unreliable. Since the guide is generated from a separate EPG file rather than the video stream itself, errors in that file show up as confusing or missing information rather than buffering or playback issues.
Common signs that an EPG file needs attention include:
- The guide showing “No Info Available” across many channels
- Program times that do not match the actual broadcast schedule
- Missing or broken channel icons and logos
- Duplicate entries appearing for the same time slot
- Guide data that stops populating after a certain date
The IPTV EPG Validator was built to catch these problems before they show up on screen, whether the file comes from your own provider, a public EPG source, or a guide you maintain yourself.
How the IPTV EPG Validator Checks Your Guide Data
XMLTV is a structured format, and while most EPG sources follow the same general rules, small inconsistencies between providers are common. A single malformed tag or missing field can affect one channel or break an entire guide, depending on where the error sits in the file.
The validator works through your file in layers, checking that it is:
- Well formed and readable as valid XML
- Consistent in how channel IDs, display names, and icons are defined
- Complete at the program level, including titles, descriptions, and accurate start and end times
- Free of duplicate or overlapping listings for the same channel and time slot
Additional metadata, such as genres, language tags, credits, and episode numbers, is checked when present, since these fields are often the first to go missing when EPG data is converted between formats or combined from more than one source.
How to Use the IPTV EPG Validator
Add Your EPG or XMLTV File:
Upload a file directly, fetch it from a URL, paste the raw XML, or check several bulk URLs at once.
Choose Your Validation Checks:
Select from structure validation, channel analysis, program analysis, and advanced checks, or use the recommended checks that are selected by default.
Run the Validator:
The tool scans your file and works through each selected check in turn.
Why and how people use this tool
Blank Guides
Identify missing channel data and EPG mapping issues.
Missing Logos
Find broken logo links that need updating.
Duplicate Listings
Spot overlapping programs and scheduling conflicts.
EPG Validation
Check EPG sources for errors before publishing.
Incorrect Times
Identify wrong timings and missing program descriptions.
EPG Comparison
Compare multiple sources to find more complete listings.
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About the IPTV EPG Validator
The IPTV EPG Validator is built for both new and experienced IPTV users, including anyone who manages their own guide data or relies on a provider supplied EPG source. Rather than guessing why a program guide looks incomplete, the tool works through the file methodically and reports exactly what it finds, from formatting errors to missing program details.
Because EPG files are assembled from XML, a format that is strict about structure but not always applied consistently across different sources, small errors are common even in guides that otherwise look fine. Catching these issues early makes for a more reliable viewing experience and saves time compared to troubleshooting channel by channel after the fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
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