XML Formatter & Validator

Beautifying and Structuring XML Documents for Easy Reading

Unformatted or single-line XML documents generated by automated enterprise systems can be virtually impossible to audit manually. Missing tag closures or nested structure errors can halt critical business workflows.

Our XML Formatter parses the document using native browser XML parsing engines, verifies well-formedness, and reformats the tree with clean, consistent tag indentation and syntax highlighting.

How to Use

1. Paste your raw or minified XML into the editor panel.
2. Select your desired indentation size (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs).
3. The formatted XML renders immediately with clear visual hierarchy.
4. Click "Copy XML" or download the formatted document.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Validates XML document well-formedness using the browser's DOMParser.
• Configurable indentation spacing (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tab indentation).
• Preserves CDATA sections, comments, and XML declaration headers.
• Instant client-side formatting with zero server uploads.

Common Developer Workflows

• Formatting SOAP API payloads and WSDL service definitions.
• Auditing XML sitemaps, RSS feeds, and SVG vector graphics files.
• Inspecting SAML authentication assertion tokens and security payloads.
• Debugging Maven `pom.xml`, Android `AndroidManifest.xml`, or Spring XML configs.

Frequently Asked Questions