What DITA topic types can it generate?

Concept, task, and reference topics, plus a simple DITA map that references the generated topic.

A DITA map is an XML file that arranges topic files into a table of contents or publication structure.

Is this a full DITA editor?

No. It creates starter XML for common DITA files. Advanced reuse, keys, conrefs, and specialization still belong in a full DITA editor or publishing pipeline.

DITA XML Topic Generator

Create a valid starter DITA topic from plain fields: title, topic ID, short description, and body content. Choose concept, task, or reference topic types, then copy or download .dita XML. You can also generate a simple .ditamap that references the topic.

Topic typeOutputTopic ID

TitleShort descriptionBody content

Concept topic XML

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE concept PUBLIC "-//OASIS//DTD DITA Concept//EN" "concept.dtd">
<concept id="world-cup-2026-art-of-the-curler">
  <title>World Cup 2026: The Art of the Curler</title>
  <shortdesc>A short DITA topic explaining what a curler is and when players use it.</shortdesc>
  <conbody>
    <p>A curler is a shot that bends around a defender and drops inside the far post.</p>
    <p>Use it when the goalkeeper is screened, the defender blocks the near-post lane, or the attacker has time to open their body.</p>
  </conbody>
</concept>

DITA reminder

Use concept topics for explanations, task topics for step-by-step procedures, reference topics for specifications, and maps to arrange topics into a publishable table of contents.

Example Input and Output

Generate a starter DITA concept topic

Topic fields

Topic type: concept
Title: Local LLM requirements
Topic ID: local-llm-requirements
Short description: RAM and VRAM requirements for running models locally.

DITA XML output

<concept id="local-llm-requirements">
  <title>Local LLM requirements</title>
  <shortdesc>RAM and VRAM requirements for running models locally.</shortdesc>
  <conbody>
    <p>Add the concept details here.</p>
  </conbody>
</concept>

Use it as a clean starting point before moving into Oxygen, DITA-OT, or another publishing pipeline.

How to Use DITA XML Topic Generator

Open the DITA XML Topic Generator
Choose concept, task, reference, or map output
Enter the title, topic ID, short description, and body content
Review the generated DITA XML
Copy or download the .dita or .ditamap file

Frequently Asked Questions

What DITA topic types can it generate?: Concept, task, and reference topics, plus a simple DITA map that references the generated topic.
What is a DITA map?: A DITA map is an XML file that arranges topic files into a table of contents or publication structure.
Is this a full DITA editor?: No. It creates starter XML for common DITA files. Advanced reuse, keys, conrefs, and specialization still belong in a full DITA editor or publishing pipeline.

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About DITA XML Topic Generator

Generate starter DITA concept, task, reference, and map XML files. Browser-only DITA format helper with copy and .dita export. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so your content is not sent to a server. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.