XML Formatter & Validator
Format, minify, and validate XML documents with syntax error detection.
About XML Formatter & Validator
Format, beautify, and indent raw XML documents and SVG graphics. Transform unformatted XML feeds, SOAP payloads, sitemaps, and RSS feeds into structured, readable markup.
How to use XML Formatter & Validator
Add your file
Choose a file or drag it onto the upload box. We check that the file type and size are supported.
Pick your options
Change the settings shown next to the file if you need to. The defaults work for most files.
Download the result
Click the main button, then download your new file. Check it before you share or submit it.
What it does
- ✓Configurable 2-space or 4-space hierarchy indentation for nested XML tags
- ✓XML syntax validation detects unclosed tags, mismatched elements, and illegal characters
- ✓Preserves CDATA sections, XML declarations, comments, and attribute formatting
- ✓Client-side parser operates in browser memory to keep enterprise XML data confidential
When to use it
Format sitemap.xml and RSS feeds to verify URL entries, priorities, and pubDates.
Beautify complex XML request and response envelopes for debugging and integration testing.
Format raw SVG vector markup for editing and optimization in web development.
Inspect AndroidManifest.xml and Office XML configuration files.
Tips
- •Ensure all opening XML tags have corresponding closing tags (e.g. `<item>...</item>` or `<item />`).
- •Special characters inside text content must be XML-escaped (e.g., `&` for `&`, `<` for `<`).
- •Download the formatted file with `.xml` extension for direct use in your build system.