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XML Formatter

Format, beautify, and minify XML data

Input XML
Output
Formatted XML will appear here

How to Use

1

Paste or Type Input

Enter your text, code, or data into the input area.

2

Choose Options

Select the transformation or format you want to apply.

3

Copy the Result

Copy the output to your clipboard with one click.

Why Use This Tool

100% Free

No hidden costs, no premium tiers — every feature is free.

No Installation

Runs entirely in your browser. No software to download or install.

Private & Secure

Your data never leaves your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Works on Mobile

Fully responsive — use on your phone, tablet, or desktop.

IT & Developer Guide

XML Formatting and Structure for Data Exchange

Key Takeaways

  • Properly indented XML makes nested element hierarchies immediately visible, simplifying debugging and editing.
  • XML remains widely used in enterprise systems, SOAP APIs, configuration files, and document standards like SVG and RSS.
  • All XML formatting happens in your browser — your data never leaves your device.

XML (Extensible Markup Language) continues to be a cornerstone of enterprise data exchange, configuration management, and document formats. While JSON has become dominant for web APIs, XML powers critical systems in healthcare (HL7), finance (FIXML), and government. Proper formatting with consistent indentation makes complex XML documents navigable and maintainable.

XML is used in over 60% of enterprise B2B integrations worldwide.

Enterprise Adoption

Common Use Cases

1

SOAP API Debugging

Format SOAP request and response envelopes to inspect nested elements, namespaces, and attribute values in enterprise integrations.

2

Configuration File Management

Pretty-print Maven pom.xml, Spring XML configs, or Android manifest files for easier editing and version control diffs.

3

SVG Optimization

Format SVG files to understand path data, group structures, and styling attributes before manual optimization.

4

RSS and Atom Feed Inspection

Format RSS/Atom feed XML to verify content structure, validate required elements, and debug feed rendering issues.

Pro Tips

Use 2-space indentation for XML to keep deeply nested documents manageable without excessive horizontal scrolling.

Pay attention to XML namespaces — they determine how elements are interpreted and must be preserved during formatting.

Self-closing tags (like <br/>) should be used for elements with no content to keep the document concise.

Validate XML against its schema (XSD) after formatting to ensure structural changes have not introduced errors.

All XML formatting and processing is performed entirely in your browser using client-side code. Your XML data, which may contain sensitive business information, is never transmitted to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions