XML Formatter & Beautifier
Beautify, format, and validate XML documents with indentation and syntax checking.
About XML Formatter & Beautifier
The XML Formatter and Beautifier is a developer utility designed to clean, format, and validate XML markup documents. Extensible Markup Language (XML) is widely used in SOAP APIs, RSS feeds, configuration files, and SVG graphics, but raw files are often dense and unformatted. This tool applies proper indentation, syntax highlighting, and element validation, transforming messy XML strings into readable, well-structured documents.
Parse and format XML markup documents with proper indentation and element validation.
How to Use XML Formatter & Beautifier
- Paste your raw, unformatted XML markup into the editor.
- Click Format or Beautify to apply proper indentation and structure.
- Review syntax validation results and error highlights if applicable.
- Copy the formatted XML or download it as an .xml file.
- Minify XML when compact payload size is required.
Common Use Cases
- Formatting and inspecting SOAP API requests and responses.
- Cleaning up RSS and Atom syndication feeds.
- Validating configuration files and SVG markup documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is my XML data secure?
- Yes, formatting happens entirely client-side in your browser.
- What happens if XML is malformed?
- The parser highlights structural errors to help you fix tags.
- Can I adjust indentation spacing?
- Yes, custom indentation controls are available.
- Is file export supported?
- You can copy or download formatted XML files instantly.
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