XML Formatter

Beautify and format your XML code online with configurable indentation.

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About the XML Formatter Tool

Make your XML data clear and readable with our free online XML Formatter and Beautifier. Paste your potentially complex or minified XML code, choose your preferred indentation, and instantly get well-structured, easy-to-understand output.

Why Format XML?

Formatted XML is essential for working with structured data:

  • Clarity: Proper indentation reveals the hierarchical structure of elements and attributes, making the data logic clear.
  • Debugging: It's much easier to spot errors like mismatched tags, incorrect nesting, or syntax issues in formatted XML.
  • Collaboration: Consistent formatting ensures that everyone on a team can easily read and understand shared XML files (e.g., configuration files, API responses).
  • Maintainability: Well-formatted XML is simpler to edit and update accurately.

How to Use This Tool

  • Paste your XML code into the input editor on the left.
  • Alternatively, click "Open XML File..." to upload a .xml file.
  • Select your desired "Indentation" style (Spaces or Tab) from the dropdown menu.
  • Click the "Format XML" button.
  • The formatted XML code appears in the output editor on the right.
  • If your input XML is invalid, an error message will be shown.
  • Use the "Copy XML" or "Download XML" buttons to save the formatted code.

This tool utilizes formatting libraries directly in your browser to provide clean XML formatting securely and privately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an XML Formatter / Beautifier do?

An XML Formatter takes XML code, which might lack proper line breaks or indentation (especially if machine-generated), and applies consistent spacing and indentation to clearly show the nested structure of tags and attributes, making it much easier for humans to read.

Will this tool validate my XML or check for errors?

No, this is primarily a formatter. While the formatting process might fail and show an error if your XML is severely malformed (e.g., unclosed tags), it does not perform full validation against a schema (like XSD or DTD) or check for semantic errors. It's designed to beautify syntactically plausible XML.

Can I choose between spaces and tabs for indentation?

Yes, the "Indentation" dropdown lets you choose between 2, 4, 6, or 8 spaces, or using tab characters for indentation.

Is my XML data uploaded to a server?

No. This tool processes your XML data entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your data is never sent to any external server, ensuring its privacy.

Is this XML formatter free?

Yes, this online XML formatter is completely free to use, with no limits or registration required.

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