JSON & Data

XML Formatter & Validator

Beautify, minify or validate XML with understandable parsing feedback.

What is this tool?

The browser's XML parser checks well-formed syntax, matching tags and attribute quoting. Valid markup can then be indented or compacted.

How to use it

  1. Paste XML into the input.
  2. Choose Format, Minify or Validate.
  3. Review a parser message if the document is malformed.
  4. Copy valid output.

Example

<root><item>Value</item></root> is expanded into an indented element tree.

FAQ

Does this validate against an XSD?

No. It performs basic well-formed XML validation only.

Are scripts executed?

No. The XML is never inserted into the live HTML document.

Will formatting alter mixed text?

Whitespace-sensitive mixed-content XML deserves manual review after formatting.

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