Does the XML Formatter validate XML?
It can detect malformed XML such as mismatched tags, invalid nesting, or broken attributes before producing a formatted result.
Formatter
XML Formatter
Format and beautify XML online with readable indentation and syntax checking. Process XML documents locally in your browser.
Tool
XML Formatter
Format and beautify XML online with readable indentation and syntax checking. Process XML documents locally in your browser.
This tool runs in your browser. Your input is processed locally and is not uploaded.
About this Tool
Use this free XML Formatter to turn compact or poorly indented XML into a readable hierarchy. Paste an XML document or fragment, validate its basic structure, choose an indentation style, and copy or download the formatted result. Elements, attributes, comments, declarations, CDATA sections, and text nodes are processed directly in your browser.
Examples
- <catalog><product id="1"><name>Jeans</name><price>89.95</price></product></catalog>
- <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><order><number>6307</number><status>ready</status></order>
- <users><user active="true">Alice</user><user active="false">Bob</user></users>
Frequently Asked Questions
Are comments and CDATA sections preserved?
Yes. A proper XML formatter should preserve comments, CDATA sections, processing instructions, and declarations.
Can formatting change whitespace inside XML text?
Whitespace inside text nodes may be meaningful. The formatter should preserve text content and only add indentation between structural nodes where appropriate.
Is my XML uploaded?
No. XML parsing and formatting run locally in your browser.
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