XML Formatter

Format XML with proper indentation, validate syntax, and minify for production use.

XML Formatter

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Format & Beautify

Transform minified XML into readable format with proper indentation and line breaks.

Minify XML

Compress XML by removing unnecessary whitespace and formatting for production use.

Validate Syntax

Real-time XML validation with detailed error reporting and line-by-line checking.

Syntax Highlighting

Color-coded XML elements, attributes, and values for better readability.

Technical Information

Standard
XML 1.0
MIME Type
application/xml
Encoding
UTF-8
File Extension
.xml

XML Elements

XML Declaration:<?xml version="1.0"?>
Element:<element>content</element>
Attribute:<element attr="value">
Comment:<!-- comment -->
CDATA Section:<![CDATA[data]]>

Features & Common Uses

Format & Validate
  • • Pretty-print XML with proper indentation
  • • Real-time syntax validation
  • • Detailed error reporting with line numbers
  • • Minify for production and bandwidth optimization

Common Use Cases

  • Configuration files and settings
  • SOAP web services and API responses
  • Data exchange between systems
  • Structured documentation and markup
  • RSS feeds and syndication formats

Key Advantages

Structured and hierarchical data representation
Self-describing with element names and attributes
Extensible and customizable schema support
Wide industry adoption and tool support