XML Formatter
Beautify and validate your XML instantly. Paste your raw XML and get a readable, well-structured output.
What is XML Formatting?
XML (Extensible Markup Language) is used to structure data in a readable and hierarchical format. However, raw XML can often be hard to read due to lack of spacing or indentation. An XML formatter helps by beautifying the structure.
Why Use an XML Formatter?
- Improved Readability – Indents and line breaks make the data easier to understand.
- Validation – Catch malformed XML tags or errors quickly.
- Development Efficiency – Work faster with clearly structured markup.
How It Works
This tool parses your XML, validates it, and then returns a well-formatted version using PHP's DOMDocument class.
Example
Raw Input:
<note><to>John</to><from>Alice</from><body>Hello!</body></note>
Formatted Output:
<note>
<to>John</to>
<from>Alice</from>
<body>Hello!</body>
</note>
How to Use This XML Formatter
This tool helps you format raw or minified XML content into a human-readable and well-structured format. It's especially useful when working with sitemap files, API responses, or any XML-based configuration files.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Paste your XML content into the input box above. You can use copied code from a file, an online API, or even from a sitemap.
- Click the “Format XML” button to instantly format your content.
- Scroll down to see the properly indented and cleaned-up version of your XML in a readable format.
What This Tool Does
- Validates the XML structure — alerts you if the XML is malformed.
- Adds line breaks and indentation to make the structure readable.
- Preserves all tag information, attributes, and nested hierarchies.
Note:
This tool does not store your XML or send it to any server. All processing is done securely on your device.