XML Formatter
Format, validate, and minify XML online with configurable indentation and clear syntax error locations. Free, private, and processed in your browser.
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What is XML Formatter?
An XML formatter beautifies XML code by adding proper indentation and line breaks to nested elements. It improves readability while preserving the XML structure and can validate well-formedness.
Key Benefits
- Improved readability
- Structure validation
- Custom indentation
- Minification option
Common Use Cases
- •Config files
- •API responses
- •Data debugging
- •Documentation
How to Format XML
- Paste your XML: Paste the XML code to format.
- Choose indentation: Select 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs.
- Click Format: Press Format to beautify the XML.
- Copy the result: Copy the formatted XML to use.
Key Features
- Pretty print with 2-space, 4-space, or tab indentation
- Minify XML without formatting whitespace
- Validate well-formed XML before formatting
- Preserve attributes, comments, CDATA, and namespaces
- Show parser error details with line and column information
- Copy output instantly with local browser processing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does XML formatting do?
It adds proper indentation and line breaks to XML, making nested elements easy to read while preserving the structure and content.
Does formatting change my XML data?
No, formatting only changes whitespace for readability. Element names, attributes, text content, and structure remain unchanged.
Can I validate XML while formatting?
Yes, the tool checks for well-formedness and reports errors like unclosed tags or invalid characters before formatting.
What indentation options are available?
Choose 2 or 4 spaces, or tabs. Some tools also offer minification to remove all unnecessary whitespace.