XML Formatter & Beautifier

What is a XML Formatter & Beautifier?

An XML formatter is a tool that takes raw or minified XML text and restructures it into a clean, hierarchically indented format that clearly reveals the tree structure of the document. XML — eXtensible Markup Language — is a widely used standard for data representation and interchange, powering everything from SOAP web services and RSS feeds to Android resource files, Maven builds, Microsoft Office documents, and SVG graphics. Because XML is both human-readable and machine-readable by design, it is frequently used in systems where different teams or software need to exchange data. However, when that XML is generated programmatically it is almost always minified, making manual inspection very difficult. The XML Formatter's XML beautifier parses the document structure and applies consistent indentation, preserving namespaces, CDATA sections, XML declarations, processing instructions, and comments exactly as written.

How to Use XML Formatter & Beautifier

1. Paste your XML text — including minified or single-line XML — into the input panel.
2. Click 'Sample' to load an example XML document with nested elements.
3. Choose your preferred indent size (2 or 4 spaces) from the dropdown.
4. Click ⚡ Format or press Ctrl+Enter to beautify your XML instantly.
5. Review the indented, hierarchy-clear output in the right panel.
6. Click Copy to copy the result, or Download to save as an .xml file.

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