Free online XML formatter, beautifier, and validator with syntax checking, tree view, and stats.
When to use
Developers and data analysts need to quickly format, minify, or validate XML without installing software.
How to use
- 1Paste or type XML into the input textarea.
- 2Optionally click 'Example' to load sample XML.
- 3Choose indentation (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or Tab) from the dropdown.
- 4Click 'Format' to beautify or 'Minify' to compress the XML.
- 5View the output in the right panel, with syntax highlighting and error messages if any.
- 6Use 'Copy' or 'Download' to save the result.
Input & output
Input: raw XML text. Output: formatted or minified XML with syntax highlighting, plus stats (element count, attribute count, character count, depth) and validation status.
Who it's for
Web developers, data analysts, and anyone working with XML who needs a quick, browser-based formatting and validation tool.
FAQ
- Does this tool validate XML?
- Yes, it uses the browser's XML parser to check syntax and displays errors with line and column numbers.
- Can I choose the indentation style?
- Yes, you can select 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or Tab from the dropdown before formatting.
- Does it handle CDATA and comments?
- Yes, it preserves CDATA sections and comments in the formatted output.
- Is there a way to load XML from a file?
- The tool supports drag-and-drop onto the input area, but the provided HTML does not show a file picker button.