Free browser-based developer tool

XML Formatter & Validator

Paste XML data, validate structure, format readable output, minify compact XML, copy results, and download a clean XML file.

Input XML

Formatted output

Valid XML

<store>
  <name>SHB ToolBox</name>
  <tools>
    <tool>XML Formatter</tool>
    <tool>JSON Formatter</tool>
  </tools>
  <active>true</active>
</store>

Format and validate XML online

XML is used in reports, configuration files, APIs, ERP exports, invoices, sitemaps, document systems, data exchange files, and legacy business applications. Minified or messy XML can be difficult to read, edit, debug, or share.

This XML formatter helps you beautify XML with indentation, check whether the XML is valid, minify XML for compact use, copy the output, and download the result.

Validate XML

Check whether your XML has valid opening tags, closing tags, nesting, and structure.

Beautify XML

Convert messy XML into readable indented output.

Minify XML

Remove extra spaces and line breaks for compact XML storage or transfer.

Private workflow

XML formatting is designed to run in your browser without account creation.

Common XML errors

Missing closing tags.
Incorrectly nested tags.
Unescaped special characters such as &.
Attribute values without quotes.
Multiple root elements in one XML document.

FAQ

Is this XML formatter free?

Yes. You can format, validate, copy, minify, and download XML for free.

Can it fix broken XML?

It shows validation errors and formats valid XML. You should correct invalid XML before using it.

Can I minify XML?

Yes. Use the copy minified button after the XML is valid.

Is XML uploaded?

The tool is designed to process XML in your browser.