XML Formatter
Format, beautify, and minify XML documents with validation.
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What is this tool?
XML formatter beautifier indents and structures XML documents into clean, readable format. Auto-indents nested elements, aligns attributes, adds line breaks, and validates well-formedness. Transform minified or API-generated XML into human-readable code. Supports all standard XML features including namespaces and CDATA.
How to use
- 1
Paste XML
Input your XML content.
- 2
Format
Click to beautify with proper indentation.
- 3
Copy result
Get the formatted XML.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it validate XML?
It checks well-formedness (proper nesting, closed tags, quoted attributes) but does not validate against DTD or XML Schema. Invalid XML will show error messages indicating the problem location.
Can it handle namespaces?
Yes, namespaces are preserved.
Is my data processed locally?
Yes, all processing happens in your browser. No data is sent to any server.