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XML Formatter & Beautifier

Format, beautify, minify and validate XML instantly with color syntax highlighting — right in your browser.

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The XML tool you've been looking for

  
Beautiful, fast and completely free — no installation needed.

  

    
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Syntax Highlighting
Tags, attributes, values, text and comments are color-coded for instant readability.

    
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Format & Minify
Beautify messy XML for humans or minify it for machines — one click each.

    
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Built-in Validation
Parse errors are caught and displayed clearly so you can fix them fast.

    
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Download Output
Save the formatted or minified XML as a .xml file instantly.

  








  
How It Works

  
Three Simple Steps

  

    
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Paste your XML
Paste your raw or minified XML into the input area — any valid XML document or fragment.

    
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Set indentation
Choose your preferred indentation (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs) and click Format.

    
3
Copy the result
Copy the beautifully formatted, human-readable XML output for use in your project.

  





  

    
Frequently Asked Questions

    
Is this XML formatter free?
Yes, 100% free. No signup, no limits.

    
Does my XML get sent to a server?
No. XML formatting happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript's DOMParser.

    
What is the difference between XML and JSON?
XML uses tags like HTML; JSON uses key-value pairs. XML supports attributes and more complex structures.

    
Does the formatter validate XML?
Yes — if your XML is malformed, the formatter will report the syntax error.

    
What XML standards are supported?
Standard XML 1.0 and 1.1, including CDATA sections, processing instructions, and namespaces.

  





  
Xml Formatter — Complete Guide

  
This free online xml formatter tool is designed to work entirely in your browser — no uploads, no waiting, no software installation needed. It's fast, private, and completely free to use without any account or subscription.

  

    
💡 API response debugging
Paste XML API responses to instantly make them readable.

    
💡 Validate as you format
The formatter catches XML syntax errors automatically.

    
💡 Namespaces
XML namespaces (xmlns:prefix) are preserved during formatting.

    
💡 CDATA sections
CDATA sections are preserved as-is during formatting.

  

  
XML formatting is essential for developers working with RSS feeds, SOAP APIs, configuration files, and enterprise data exchange formats.



  
  

    

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