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XML Formatter and Beautifier

XML cleanup

XML Formatter

Format compact XML into readable indented XML.

XML input
<root>
  <item>Hello</item>
  <item>World</item>
</root>

Usage guide

Format XML while preserving element and attribute structure

Readable indentation makes nested XML easier to inspect, compare, and debug. Formatting should change whitespace presentation without changing the element hierarchy, attribute values, namespaces, or text that is significant to the application.

How to use XML Formatter

  1. 1.Paste the XML and format it to expose nested elements and closing-tag structure.
  2. 2.Review parser errors for missing closing tags, malformed attributes, or invalid nesting.
  3. 3.Copy the formatted version only after confirming that whitespace-sensitive text or application-specific formatting is not affected.

Examples

  • Format a compact API response to inspect nested configuration values.
  • Review namespace prefixes in an XML document before troubleshooting XPath queries.
  • Compare two formatted configuration files line by line after a deployment change.

Limitations and notes

  • Some XML applications treat whitespace inside text nodes as meaningful, so visual reformatting can matter in specialized formats.
  • Formatting does not validate the document against an XSD or other schema.

Will formatting change my XML data?

The goal is to change indentation and line breaks while preserving structure, but you should still review whitespace-sensitive content before replacing a production file.

Can this validate an XSD?

No. Formatting checks basic parseability; schema validation requires the relevant XML schema and a validator that supports it.

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How the xml formatter works

Paste or enter the code, data, or value you want to inspect.

The tool processes it locally in your browser.

Copy the formatted output or converted value for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the xml formatter free?

Yes. It is free and does not require an account.

Is my code sent to a server?

No. These developer tools run locally in your browser.

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