Format and beautify XML online with proper indentation, or minify it to a compact version. Validates your XML as it parses. Free online XML formatter.
About this tool
Parse XML and produce indented or compact output.
How to use XML Formatter
- Paste XML and choose Beautify or Minify.
- Select two spaces, four spaces or tabs for readable output.
- Check parsing feedback before copying the result.
Worked example
Format <root><item>one</item></root> to inspect its nested structure.
Does a successful parse validate my schema?
No. Well-formed XML is not necessarily valid against a schema or application contract.
Can formatting affect meaningful whitespace?
It can matter in mixed-content documents or signatures. Retain the original and verify the output in your workflow.
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