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XML Formatter
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About XML Formatter
XML (eXtensible Markup Language) formatter provides comprehensive validation, beautification, and minification capabilities for XML documents. Transform poorly formatted XML into properly structured, readable markup or compress it for production use with real-time validation and error detection.
Format and validate XML with syntax highlighting, real-time error detection, and comprehensive validation feedback. The tool supports both beautification for development and minification for production, with support for various XML standards and namespaces.
Perfect for web service development, configuration file management, data exchange validation, SOAP API testing, and preparing XML for production deployment. Essential for developers working with web services, RSS feeds, and document processing systems.
Instant XML validation with detailed error reporting, professional formatting that improves document readability, and production-ready minification. Supports complex XML structures, namespaces, and provides educational feedback for XML syntax learning.
Key Features
- Real-time XML validation and error detection
- Beautiful formatting with proper indentation
- Production-ready minification
- Support for XML namespaces and schemas
- Instant copy to clipboard functionality
- Educational validation error explanations
XML Formatter Frequently Asked Questions
What is XML and how is it different from JSON?
XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language that defines rules for encoding documents. Unlike JSON, XML supports attributes, namespaces, and comments, making it more suitable for complex document structures and metadata.
Can this tool validate XML against schemas?
Our formatter provides syntax validation and well-formedness checking. While it doesn't validate against specific XSD schemas, it ensures your XML follows proper syntax rules and structure requirements.
Why should I format my XML?
Formatting XML makes it human-readable, easier to debug, and simpler to maintain. Proper indentation and structure help identify errors quickly and improve collaboration with other developers.
What are XML namespaces and how are they handled?
XML namespaces prevent element name conflicts by providing unique identifiers. Our formatter preserves namespace declarations and properly formats namespace-prefixed elements while maintaining document validity.
Is my XML data secure when using this formatter?
Yes, all XML processing happens locally in your browser. No data is transmitted to external servers, ensuring your XML content remains completely private and secure.
XML Best Practices
- Always include XML declaration at the top
- Use meaningful element and attribute names
- Properly close all tags and maintain structure
- Validate XML syntax before production use
- Consider using namespaces for complex documents
- Keep consistent indentation and formatting
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