axml viewer

The tool decodes Android binary XML (AXML) found in APK resources into readable XML, preserving resource attributes and string pools. It accepts binary AXML files or APK bundles via file upload and outputs a structured XML representation. Conceptually, it parses the binary-encoded tag tree, decodes string pools, resource IDs, and attribute sets, then reconstitutes a valid XML document. This is useful for developers inspecting layouts, manifests, or resource definitions, and for security researchers performing static analysis on apps. Unique value lies in automated recovery of human-readable resource data without requiring local SDK tooling, enabling quick audits and offline work. Core capabilities include handling common AXML flavors, preserving namespaces, showing raw vs. resolved values, and emitting a clean, indented XML view suitable for diffing and documentation. Use cases include verifying layout constraints, inspecting manifest attributes, and extracting style or string resources from APKs. Optional features include showing hex offsets for binary fields, exporting to file, or producing a compact XML mode for large APKs. The tool focuses on correctness, security-conscious data handling, and offline usability, with no dependency on external services that could leak the APK content.