XML Formatter
Online XML Formatter & Beautifier — Features & Guide
Format unindented or minified XML files into structured, readable tag hierarchies. Perfect for inspecting SOAP response payloads, RSS feeds, SVG markup, and XML sitemaps.
When to use this tool
- Beautify single-line or minified XML payloads from SOAP Web Services or legacy APIs
- Validate XML syntax for unclosed tags, unescaped ampersands, or missing attributes
- Format XML sitemaps (`sitemap.xml`) or RSS/Atom feed files for human review
- Convert XML documents into structured JSON objects for modern JavaScript applications
Key developer features
- Custom Indentation: Format XML with 2-space, 4-space, or tab indentation.
- XML Syntax Highlighting: Color-coded element tags, attributes, and text nodes.
- Two-Way Conversion: Convert XML to JSON or format raw XML in place.
Related tools
Convert XML data into JSON with JSON to XML Converter, or audit site sitemaps with Sitemap & Robots Analyzer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this tool.
How do I format unindented XML files? ▼
Paste your unindented XML string or upload a `.xml` file, then click "Format / Beautify" to format elements into a clean 2-space or 4-space indented hierarchy.
Can I minify XML markup with this tool? ▼
Yes! Toggle the workbench mode to "Minify" to strip whitespace and line feeds, creating compact XML payloads for network transmission.
Does the XML formatter validate closing tags? ▼
Yes, the parser checks for matching opening and closing XML tags (`<tag>...</tag>`), properly closed self-closing tags (`<br/>`), and unescaped characters.
Can I convert XML data to JSON format? ▼
Yes! Click "Convert XML to JSON" in the workbench header to transform XML element trees into structured JSON objects.
Is client-side XML formatting private? ▼
Yes, 100%. Processing executes in your local browser JavaScript engine. Your XML files and payloads are never sent over the network.
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