XML Formatter— Free & Private
Format, beautify, and validate XML documents with proper indentation in your browser.
What Is XML Formatting?
XML formatting restructures raw or minified XML documents with proper indentation, consistent tag alignment, and clear nesting hierarchy. Readable XML is essential for debugging configuration files, SOAP messages, and data exchange formats. Our formatter processes your XML entirely in the browser, making it safe to format API responses and configuration data containing sensitive information.
How to Use XML Formatter
Paste your XML
Paste your raw or minified XML into the input area or upload an .xml file.
Set formatting preferences
Choose indentation size and whether to sort attributes or collapse empty tags.
Format and copy
Click Format to beautify the XML and copy the result to your clipboard.
Why Use Our XML Formatter?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the formatter validate my XML?
Yes. The formatter checks for well-formedness including matching tags, proper nesting, valid attribute syntax, and correct character encoding. Errors are reported with line numbers to help you fix issues quickly.
Can I format SOAP messages and web service responses?
Absolutely. SOAP messages are standard XML documents. Paste the entire SOAP envelope and the formatter will indent all elements including headers, body, and namespaced tags.
Does formatting change the content of my XML?
No. The formatter only adjusts whitespace between tags. Element values, attributes, CDATA content, and namespace declarations remain unchanged.