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Format, validate, and clean XML

XML Formatter

Format messy XML into clean, readable, and properly indented markup. Paste XML data, validate structure, beautify output, minify code, copy it, or download it as an XML file.

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Readable XML in seconds

Turn compact or messy XML into organized markup that is easier to inspect, debug, and share.

Free XML Formatter Tool

Paste XML below and format it instantly. This browser-based tool keeps your XML private on your device.

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Choose spacing for nested XML elements.
Keep or remove comments when formatting and minifying XML.
Load sample XML to test formatting and validation.

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Paste XML code and click Format XML or Validate XML.

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This XML Formatter runs in your browser. Your pasted XML is not uploaded to the server.

Why Use an XML Formatter?

XML is easier to read, debug, and maintain when tags, attributes, and nested elements are properly formatted.

Validate XML Structure

Quickly check whether your XML is well-formed and detect broken tags, missing closing tags, or syntax problems.

Beautify XML Markup

Convert compact XML into readable formatted output with clean spacing for nested elements and data.

Private Browser Tool

Your XML is processed locally in the browser, making it useful for config files, feeds, and test data.

What Is XML Formatting?

XML formatting is the process of arranging XML tags, attributes, and values into a clean structure using indentation and line breaks. It makes nested elements easier to understand, especially in large files.

An XML Formatter is useful for developers, testers, students, SEO editors, and site owners working with sitemaps, RSS feeds, app configuration files, API responses, product feeds, and structured data exports.

How It Works

Format XML code in three simple steps.

Paste XML

Add your XML document, RSS feed, sitemap, configuration file, or XML snippet into the input editor.

Validate and Format

Click format or validate to check XML structure and generate readable output with indentation.

Copy or Download

Review the clean XML output, then copy it to your clipboard or download it as an XML file.

XML Formatter FAQs

Common questions about formatting, validating, and minifying XML online.

Yes, this XML Formatter is free to use. You can format, validate, minify, copy, and download XML online.
Yes. The tool checks whether your XML is well-formed and shows an error message if tags or syntax are incorrect.
Yes. You can use the Minify XML button to remove unnecessary spacing and create compact XML output.
No. This XML Formatter works directly in your browser, so your pasted XML is processed on your own device.
You can format XML documents, RSS feeds, sitemaps, API responses, app configuration files, product feeds, and XML snippets.