XML Formatter
Format and beautify XML documents with proper indentation and structure.
About XML Formatter
Format raw or minified XML documents into clean, readable markup.
Key Features
- Process and beautify data entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to any server
- Handles edge cases, special characters, and large inputs gracefully
- Customizable indentation with spaces or tabs
- Preserves code semantics while improving readability
- Handles minified, compressed, and malformed input
- Responsive design — works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
How to Use XML Formatter
- 1Paste your xml into the input area — you can paste minified or messy code
- 2Select your preferred indentation style (spaces or tabs) and depth
- 3Click the format button to instantly beautify your xml
- 4Review the formatted output and click "Copy" to use it in your project
When to Use XML Formatter
XML Formatter is ideal for developers who need a quick, reliable way to format and beautify xml documents with proper indentation and structure. Whether you're working on a personal project, debugging production issues, or building enterprise applications, this tool saves time by handling formatters & beautifiers tasks directly in your browser without requiring any software installation or account setup.
Common use cases include day-to-day development workflows, code reviews, API debugging, data migration tasks, and quick one-off transformations. Since all processing happens client-side, XML Formatter is safe to use with sensitive or proprietary data — nothing ever leaves your machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Does it validate XML syntax?
The formatter checks for well-formedness (matching tags, proper nesting). It does not validate against DTD or XSD schemas.
Q.How are self-closing tags handled?
Self-closing tags like <br/> are preserved in their original form.
Q.Does it preserve CDATA sections?
Yes. CDATA sections and processing instructions are preserved in the formatted output.
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