XML Formatter And Beautifier

Pretty print and validate XML with safe whitespace defaults, a lightweight structure preview, and a direct handoff into the full XML Viewer or dedicated XML Minifier.

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All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is uploaded or stored.

How to Use

  1. Paste XML into the input panel or upload a local XML file.
  2. Use Pretty Print for readable output or Minify when you need compact XML for transport and logs.
  3. Review the structure preview to confirm the hierarchy, then open the XML Viewer if you need deeper node-by-node inspection.
  4. Copy or download the result once the formatter validates and updates the XML output.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the XML Formatter And Beautifier validate XML before formatting?

Yes. The formatter validates XML first and shows line and column diagnostics near the editor when closing tags or nesting are invalid.

How does whitespace-safe formatting work?

The default mode removes indentation-only whitespace between elements while preserving real text content and respecting xml:space="preserve" where it appears.

Can I minify XML as well as pretty print it?

Yes. You can switch between pretty printing and minifying from the same workspace, then copy or download the current XML output.

What is the structure preview for?

The structure preview gives you a lightweight tree so you can confirm hierarchy quickly. If you need XPath find or selected-node details, open the same XML in the full XML Viewer.

Does this tool upload my XML to a server?

No. Validation, formatting, minification, and structure preview all happen locally in your browser.