How to Validate a ReqIF File and Generate a Validation Report

Author: Amanda Jennewein
Date: January 15th, 2026
Audience: Everyone
Environmental Details: 

• Cloud/CVC / Self-hosted
• Jama Connect Interchange™ 
• ReqIF

Summary 

This article explains how to check whether a Requirements Interchange Format (ReqIF) file is valid according to the official standard and how customers can upload their ReqIF data to a third-party online tool to generate and download a validation report. 

A ReqIF (Requirements Interchange Format) file is an XML-based standard format used to exchange requirements data between different requirements-management tools. 

Typical file extensions:

• .reqif — standard XML file

• .reqifz — zipped archive of one or more ReqIF files

Solution 

Web-based Validator Tool

1. Visit the ReqIF File Validator

2. Upload your ReqIF file:

   • Supported formats: .reqif, .reqifz, or .zip containing one or more .reqif files.

   • Maximum file size: ~500 MB.

3. Start validation:
   The server reads your file and checks it against the ReqIF specification and schema.

4. View errors/warnings:

   • Errors indicate violations of the standard.

   • Warnings indicate best-practice or implementation guide issues.

5. Download the report:

   • After validation, a download button allows you to save the report (usually in JSON format) with all errors and warnings. 

Additional Resources

• Jama Connect Interchange™ for ReqIF

• Jama Connect® Features in Five: Jama Connect Interchange™ – ReqIF Import

• Configuring ReqIF Exchanges

• Success Programs
• Success Catalog
• Datasheets
• Request a Solution Offering or Training from the Success Catalog 

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