XML Formatter
Beautify, minify or validate your XML in seconds. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
Paste your XML below:
Result:
How to format XML
- Paste your raw or minified XML into the input box.
- Pick an indentation style: 2 spaces, 4 spaces or a tab.
- Click Format to beautify it, Minify to compress it, or Validate to check it.
- Copy the result with one click when you are happy with the output.
FAQs
Is my XML uploaded to a server?
No. All formatting, minification and validation happens in your browser. Your data is never transmitted or stored anywhere.
What does an XML validation error mean?
It means the text is not well-formed XML. The message shows what the parser found, usually a mismatched or unclosed tag, so you can fix it.
Why should I format XML?
Formatted XML with consistent indentation is far easier to read, review and share than one long line of tags and attributes.
Is the XML Formatter free?
Yes. Every Handio tool is free, with no sign-up, no file size limits and no watermarks.
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Why use an XML formatter?
Config files, API responses and sitemaps often ship as a single unbroken line of XML. A formatter makes the structure visible so you can spot nesting and mistakes at a glance.
- Read a minified XML API response or feed comfortably.
- Review a config file before checking it into source control.
- Validate XML and locate a mismatched or missing tag.
Tips and Limits
The formatter only works on well-formed XML, so a syntax error must be fixed before it can be beautified. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.