XRechnung viewer – open XRechnung files online
Read German XRechnung invoices in a clear layout with English labels. The XML file never leaves your browser.
Drop your e-invoice here or choose a file
XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, Peppol · max 15 MB · Your file never leaves your browser.
Reading a German XRechnung
XRechnung files contain the same information as a paper invoice, but as structured XML. Double-clicking the file usually shows raw code. The viewer turns it into a normal-looking invoice and translates every label: Rechnungsnummer becomes invoice number, Leitweg-ID is shown as buyer reference, Zahlbetrag is the amount due.
The content itself – company names, item descriptions and notes – stays in the language the seller used, so nothing is changed or guessed. Amounts are shown exactly as they appear in the file.
Sections of the view
- Header: invoice number, issue and due date, currency, buyer reference.
- Parties: seller, buyer and, if present, a different payee or delivery address.
- Lines: quantity, unit, unit price and net amount.
- VAT and totals: rates, tax amounts, net, gross and amount due.
- Payment: payment method, IBAN, BIC and terms.
- Attachments: embedded files such as delivery notes, ready to download.
Checking an XRechnung
Below the invoice you get a quick check of mandatory fields and totals, including the XRechnung-specific rules. If you mainly want to verify a file, the validator page puts the check first. Peppol UBL invoices from other countries open in the Peppol invoice viewer.
Source: German Federal Ministry of Finance – e-invoicing FAQ (German). Last checked: 22 Oct 2026. Not tax advice – ask a tax adviser about your case.
XRechnung viewer FAQ
What is an XRechnung?
XRechnung is the German national standard for electronic invoices, based on the European norm EN 16931. It is a pure XML file without a visual layout, available in two syntaxes: UBL and UN/CEFACT CII.
How do I open an XRechnung file?
Drag the .xml file into the box above or click “Choose file”. The invoice appears immediately with English labels. Nothing to install.
What is the Leitweg-ID?
The Leitweg-ID is a routing identifier used by German public authorities. In XRechnung it is mandatory and stored in the buyer reference field. The viewer shows it at the top.
Can I convert an XRechnung to PDF?
Yes – use “Save as PDF / Print” to get a readable PDF copy. Keep the original XML file as well: for tax purposes the XML is the invoice.