XML Formatter

Format and beautify your XML data with custom indentation

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📚 Example Usage

Minified XML Input:

<root><user id="1"><name>Alice</name><role>admin</role></user><user id="2"><name>Bob</name><role>user</role></user></root>

Formatted Output (2 spaces):

<root>
  <user id="1">
    <name>Alice</name>
    <role>admin</role>
  </user>
  <user id="2">
    <name>Bob</name>
    <role>user</role>
  </user>
</root>

What is XML Formatter?

XML Formatter is a free online tool that formats and beautifies XML data with proper indentation and structure. Transform minified, compressed, or messy XML into clean, readable, and well-organized format instantly.

Key Features

  • Format XML: Beautify minified XML with customizable indentation (2, 4, or 8 spaces)
  • Minify XML: Compress formatted XML to reduce file size
  • XML Validation: Automatically validates XML syntax and shows parser errors
  • Token Counter: GPT tokenizer for AI and LLM applications
  • File Upload: Upload .xml files directly from your computer
  • Copy & Download: Quick copy to clipboard or download as .xml file
  • Client-Side Processing: All formatting happens in browser - data stays private
  • Dark Mode: Eye-friendly interface for comfortable viewing

Why Use XML Formatter?

XML formatter helps you:

  • Debug XML configuration files
  • Make SOAP responses readable
  • Format XML from APIs and web services
  • Validate XML syntax before deployment
  • Share formatted XML with team members
  • Reduce XML file size with minification
  • Understand complex XML structures

How to Use

  1. Paste your XML data or upload an .xml file
  2. Select your preferred indentation (2, 4, or 8 spaces)
  3. Click "Format" to beautify or "Minify" to compress
  4. View formatted output with token and character count
  5. Copy to clipboard or download the result

Privacy & Security

Your XML data never leaves your browser. All formatting and validation happens client-side using JavaScript, ensuring complete privacy and security for configuration files and sensitive data.

Frequently Asked Questions