XML Formatter/Validator

XML Formatter/Validator

Format and validate XML data with syntax highlighting, indentation, and error detection.

Benefits of Using XML Formatter

Easy Formatting

Quickly format XML data with proper indentation and structure for better readability.

Validation

Validate XML syntax and structure to catch errors before they cause problems.

Error Detection

Identify and highlight XML parsing errors with clear error messages.

Privacy First

All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

Key Features

Pretty Print

Format XML with proper indentation and line breaks for easy reading.

Syntax Validation

Validate XML syntax and structure to ensure it's well-formed.

Error Messages

Get clear error messages when XML is invalid, helping you fix issues quickly.

Attribute Support

Properly format XML attributes with correct spacing and quotes.

Copy to Clipboard

Easily copy formatted XML output to your clipboard with one click.

Browser-Based

Works entirely in your browser without requiring any server-side processing.

How to Use XML Formatter

1

Enter XML Data

Paste or type your XML data into the input field.

2

Format or Validate

Click "Format" to beautify your XML or "Validate" to check if it's valid.

3

Copy Result

Copy the formatted XML output to your clipboard or use it directly.

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. XML is widely used for data storage, configuration files, web services, and data exchange between applications.

Our free XML formatter and validator tool helps developers format, validate, and beautify XML data instantly. Whether you're working with API responses, configuration files, or data storage, properly formatted XML is essential for readability and debugging.

Why XML Formatting Matters

  • Readability: Properly formatted XML with indentation makes code easier to read and understand, especially for nested structures.
  • Debugging: Well-formatted XML helps identify syntax errors and structural issues quickly.
  • Validation: Validating XML ensures it follows the correct syntax and structure, preventing runtime errors.
  • Collaboration: Consistent formatting makes code reviews and team collaboration smoother.

Common XML Use Cases

  • API request and response formatting
  • Configuration file management
  • Data storage and serialization
  • Web service data exchange
  • Document structure definition

Our tool processes all XML data locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy and security. No data is sent to any server, making it safe for sensitive information.

Code Examples

Example XML Input

<root>
  <item id="1">
    <name>Product A</name>
    <price>29.99</price>
  </item>
  <item id="2">
    <name>Product B</name>
    <price>39.99</price>
  </item>
</root>

Formatted XML Output

<root>
  <item id="1">
    <name>Product A</name>
    <price>29.99</price>
  </item>
  <item id="2">
    <name>Product B</name>
    <price>39.99</price>
  </item>
</root>

XML with Attributes

<configuration>
  <database host="localhost" port="5432">
    <credentials username="admin" password="secret" />
  </database>
</configuration>

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