XML Formatter

Free online XML formatter and beautifier. Format, beautify, and minify XML code with customizable indentation and XML validation. Syntax highlighting, error detection. Essential for developers.

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XML Formatter is a free online tool that helps you beautify and minify XML code. It transforms messy, unreadable XML into well-structured, properly indented markup, or compresses your code for production use. Perfect for developers working with XML data, configuration files, or web services.
  1. Paste your XML code into the input editor.
  2. Select your preferred indentation size (2 or 4 spaces).
  3. Click 'Format' to beautify or 'Minify' to compress your XML.
  4. Copy the result using the 'Copy' button.
  5. Use the 'Demo' button to see an example.

What is XML formatting?

XML formatting is the process of restructuring XML code with proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing to make it more readable and maintainable without changing its data structure.

Why should I minify XML?

Minifying XML removes unnecessary characters like whitespace and line breaks, reducing file size for faster data transfer and better performance in web services and APIs.

Does it validate XML?

Yes, this tool validates XML syntax while formatting. If your XML has errors, it will display an error message indicating what's wrong.

Is this tool free?

Yes, this XML formatter and minifier is completely free to use with no limitations. Your code is processed locally in your browser for privacy.

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