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HTML5 Validator

Validate HTML5 markup for unclosed tags, structural issues, and malformed attributes with optional prettified output and Markdown reports.

HTML Input

Validation Report

Output will appear here

Format: markdown

How It Works

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Paste or Upload HTML

Drop raw HTML from templates, CMS exports, or landing pages into the editor. The validator accepts full documents or snippets.

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Configure Validation Output

Choose whether to show warnings and prettify valid markup. Adjust indentation to match your team’s coding standards.

Run Instant Analysis

The tool scans the DOM structure for unclosed tags, mismatches, and invalid attributes. Results are summarised with precise line numbers.

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Review & Share Reports

Copy the Markdown report, download results, or share prettified markup with your team for quick fixes and QA documentation.

Problems It Solves

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Problem

Broken HTML slips into production because structural issues are hard to spot in large files.

Solution

Automated validation pinpoints unclosed tags, invalid attributes, and mismatches with line numbers before deploys.

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Problem

Marketing teams need readable reports when reviewing third-party HTML snippets.

Solution

Readable Markdown summaries and prettified output make stakeholder reviews painless.

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Problem

Developers waste time manually reformatting HTML to understand validation errors.

Solution

Prettify and validate in one step, aligning code style and making diffs easy to understand.

Why Choose This Tool

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Client-Side Validation

Run checks locally without sending markup to third parties — perfect for NDAs, unreleased campaigns, and internal dashboards.

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Actionable Error Reports

Line numbers, instance paths, and human-readable messages keep designers and developers aligned on fixes.

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Integrated Prettier

Optional prettify output leverages the HTML beautifier, so you can deliver clean markup alongside validation feedback.

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History Friendly

Store runs with configuration snapshots to track QA cycles or document fixes for regulated industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this validator support HTML5?
Yes. It checks HTML5 documents for common structural issues like unclosed tags, mismatches, and invalid attributes.
Will this tool prettify my HTML?
Enable the prettify option to output formatted HTML while validating, making diffs easier to review.
Do you send my HTML to a server?
No. Validation and formatting happen entirely in your browser, keeping staging or production markup private.
Can I ignore warnings?
Yes. Toggle the warnings option to hide advisory messages and focus on blocking errors.
Does it detect accessibility issues?
It focuses on structural HTML validation. Pair it with accessibility testing tools for comprehensive reviews.