XML Formatter & Validator – Beautify & Validate XML Instantly
Pretty-print, minify, or convert XML to JSON with namespace-aware parsing and schema-friendly validation for configs and APIs.
XML Formatter
Format, validate, and beautify XML data
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Format XML config files for Spring, Maven, and other apps
Beautify and validate RSS feed XML for blogs and news
Format SOAP envelopes and XML-based API requests/responses
Format and validate SVG image markup for web graphics
Start Formatting XML
Paste your XML, drag & drop a file, or try an example
Formatted XML will appear here
Quick Examples & Practice
Simple examples to get started with XML formatting
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› About this tool · FAQ
When logs or SOAP responses show up as one long line, this XML formatter makes them readable fast. Pretty‑print, validate, minify, or convert to JSON with namespace‑aware parsing. Sort attributes, strip comments or empty nodes, and get precise error diagnostics — quick XML parsing in the browser, no uploads.
How do I format XML?
Paste your XML content, select formatting mode (beautify, validate, minify, or convert to JSON), configure indentation and options, and click Format. The tool instantly formats XML with proper indentation, validates syntax, and provides detailed error messages.
Is this XML formatter free?
Yes, completely free with unlimited formatting. No signup required, no watermarks. All XML processing happens in your browser for complete privacy of configuration files and data.
Are XML files uploaded to servers?
No, all XML formatting and validation happens locally in your browser. Files never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive XML data like SOAP requests or config files.
How to get XML data and search XML elements?
Our XML get and xml search tools help you extract specific data from XML files. Use our parser to xml get node values, xml search for specific elements, and xml extract content from complex XML file format structures with instant results.
Can I extract data from XML file format structures?
Yes! Our xml extract functionality allows you to parse any XML file format, xml get specific values, and xml search through elements. Perfect for xml parsing tasks like extracting data from config files, RSS feeds, or API responses.
What is XML?
XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language that defines rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable.
What's the difference between XML and HTML?
XML is stricter than HTML - all tags must be properly closed, case-sensitive, and well-formed. HTML is more forgiving of syntax errors.
How do I handle special characters in XML?
Use XML entities: < for <, > for >, & for &, " for ", and ' for '. Or use CDATA sections for literal text.
Can XML contain comments?
Yes, XML supports comments using <!-- comment text -->. Comments can span multiple lines but cannot be nested.
What are XML namespaces?
Namespaces prevent element name conflicts by qualifying names with a URI. They're declared with xmlns attributes.