XML Formatter

Format XML data for better readability.

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Features

Smart Formatting

Formats XML into a clean, hierarchical tree structure with customizable indentation (2 or 4 spaces).

XML Minification

Removes unnecessary whitespace and newlines to create a compact, production-ready XML string.

Syntax Validation

Automatically detects and reports syntax errors, helping you debug issues instantly.

File Support

Upload .xml files directly for processing and download the formatted result with a single click.

About XML Formatter

A powerful tool to format, validate, and manipulate XML data. Whether you need to beautify messy XML for readability or minify it to reduce file size, this tool handles it all locally in your browser. It uses a robust DOM parser to ensure correct structure and syntax validation.

How to Use XML Formatter

  • 1
    Input Data

    Paste your XML content or upload a file using the 'Load File' button.

  • 2
    Choose Action

    Click 'Format XML' to beautify the code or 'Minify XML' to compress it.

  • 3
    Adjust Settings

    Toggle between 2 or 4 spaces for indentation to suit your preference.

  • 4
    Export

    Copy the result to your clipboard or download it as a file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. The XML processing happens entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. No data is ever sent to our servers.
Formatting (or beautifying) adds indentation and newlines to make the XML human-readable. Minifying removes all unnecessary whitespace to reduce the file size for storage or transmission.
Yes, the tool uses the browser's built-in XML parser to check for syntax errors. If your XML is invalid, it will display an error message explaining what used wrong.
Yes, since the processing is local, you can handle reasonably large files. However, extremely large files (hundreds of MBs) might slow down the browser.