XML Formatter & Compressor
Format and validate XML data with syntax highlighting
About XML Formatter Tool
XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is the cornerstone of modern data exchange, widely used in web services, configuration files, and document storage. However, raw XML is often difficult to read due to lack of formatting or compression.
This tool is a powerful browser-side tool designed for quickly formatting (beautifying), compressing, and validating XML code. Whether you're debugging SOAP APIs, editing configuration files, or analyzing exported data, this tool ensures your XML structure is clear, error-free, and easy to read.
Key Features
XML Syntax Basics
Common Use Cases
How to Use
Using our tool to format XML is very simple:
- 1Input Data: Paste your XML string into the editor.
- 2Configuration Options: Choose your preferred indentation (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tab), and enable options like "Collapse Empty Tags".
- 3Execute Processing: Click Format to beautify, Minify to reduce size, or Validate to check for errors. Results will be displayed instantly with syntax highlighting.
Why Choose Our XML Tool?
Instant Validation
Detect syntax errors immediately. Our tool highlights unclosed tags, missing attributes, and structural issues, helping you fix bugs faster.
Beautify & Minify
Convert compressed XML into readable tree structures (beautify), or remove all whitespace to reduce file size for production (minify).
Secure Client-Side Processing
Your data never leaves your browser. All formatting and validation is done locally using JavaScript, ensuring 100% data privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I format unreadable XML?
Simply paste the messy XML string into the input box and click the "Format" button. The tool will automatically indent and organize the code structure.
Is my private XML data secure?
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your web browser. We do not upload or store your user data on our servers.
What's the difference between Minify and Format?
"Format" adds spaces and line breaks to make code easy for humans to read. "Minify" removes all unnecessary characters to reduce file size, suitable for machine parsing.
Does this tool support large XML files?
Yes, since it processes data locally in browser memory without network transfer, it can efficiently handle large files.
How do I fix "Invalid XML" errors?
Click the "Validate" button. The tool will display specific error messages to help you pinpoint syntax issues.