XML Formatter Features
An online tool that formats and minifies XML in real-time. Results appear instantly as you type — no button clicks needed. Syntax errors are displayed with line numbers. All processing happens in your browser with no server communication. Dark mode is fully supported.
Formatting Options
Choose from 2-space, 4-space, or tab indentation. Minify mode removes all line breaks and indentation, compressing XML to a single line. XML comments, CDATA sections, namespaces, and processing instructions are all preserved.
Use Cases for XML Formatting
Inspecting API responses, editing configuration files (web.xml, pom.xml, etc.), debugging XML data, analyzing SOAP messages — this tool streamlines everyday XML formatting tasks in software development.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is XML formatting?
- XML formatting (XML beautifying) adds indentation and line breaks to make XML data more readable. This tool formats XML in real-time directly in your browser.
- Is my data sent to a server?
- No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server, making it safe to use with sensitive XML data.
- What happens if I enter invalid XML?
- If there's a syntax error, the tool displays the error with the exact line number, column number, and a descriptive message. This helps you quickly find unclosed tags, attribute errors, and other issues.