XML Formatter
Beautify or minify XML code instantly. Validates syntax and formats with customi...Beautify or minify XML code instantly. Validates syntax and formats with customizable indentation. Shows size comparison statistics.
XML Input
Beautified XML
Formatter Features
Why Use XML Formatter?
Beautify & Minify
Switch between beautified (readable) and minified (compact) XML with one click.
Syntax Validation
Automatically validates your XML structure and shows detailed error messages for malformed content.
Customizable Indentation
Choose between 2 or 4 space indentation to match your coding style preferences.
100% Private
All formatting happens in your browser. Your XML data never leaves your device.
Common Use Cases for XML Formatting
Development Debugging
Beautify minified XML to debug API responses, config files, and data feeds.
Production Optimization
Minify XML files to reduce bandwidth and improve loading times in production.
Documentation
Format XML examples for documentation, tutorials, and code reviews.
Data Processing
Clean up XML data exports from databases and legacy systems.
How It Works
Paste XML Code
Enter your XML data or load the sample to see formatting in action.
Choose Mode
Select Beautify for readable output or Minify for compact, production-ready XML.
Copy Formatted Output
View formatting results with size comparison and copy the output to your clipboard.
Tips for XML Formatting
Use Minify for APIs
When sending XML in API requests, minify it first to reduce payload size and improve performance.
Validate Before Deploying
Use the formatter to validate XML config files before deploying. Catch syntax errors early.
Whitespace Matters in Some Cases
Be careful when formatting XML that uses whitespace-sensitive elements (like <pre> in XHTML). Formatting may alter significant whitespace.