About XML Formatter
XML formatter beautifies, minifies and validates XML documents. It helps find unclosed tags, messy nesting, escaping errors and invalid structures. Useful for API payloads, config files, SOAP data and sitemaps.
How to Use
- Paste XML text
- Format it to inspect indentation and hierarchy
- Minify it for compact output
- Fix invalid XML based on error messages
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does formatting change XML data?
- Formatting normally changes whitespace, line breaks and indentation only. It does not change tag or attribute values. Minify mode removes unnecessary whitespace for transfer.
- Why is my XML invalid?
- Common causes include unclosed tags, attributes without quotes, unescaped special characters and multiple root nodes. Check the reported location first.
- Can it handle huge XML files?
- It handles common API payloads and config files in the browser. Very large XML may be slow, so splitting or using a dedicated parser is recommended.