XML Formatter - Pretty-Print & Indent XML
Paste minified or unformatted XML and instantly convert it into a clean, properly indented document with copy and download options.
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Free XML Formatter — Pretty-Print & Indent XML
Paste minified or unformatted XML and instantly convert it into a clean, properly indented document — much easier to read, review, and debug. Runs entirely in your browser with copy and download options.
How to Use It
Paste your XML into the left box and click "Format XML." The tool re-indents nested elements onto their own lines, giving each level of the document tree consistent two-space indentation. Copy the result or download it as a `.xml` file.
Example
Pasting <root><user><name>Alice</name></user></root> produces a multi-line, indented document with <user> and <name> each on their own properly nested line.
Common Use Cases
- Reading a minified XML API response or SOAP payload during debugging.
- Cleaning up a configuration file (like an Android manifest or Maven POM) for review.
- Preparing readable XML output before sharing it in documentation or a bug report.
FAQs
Does this validate my XML?
Not strictly — this tool uses a lightweight, regex-based re-indenter rather than a full XML parser, so it focuses on reformatting tag structure rather than validating schema correctness or catching every possible malformed-XML edge case.
Will it handle self-closing tags and comments correctly?
Yes — self-closing tags (like <br/>), XML declarations, and comments are each placed on their own line at the correct indentation level without adding unnecessary nested indenting after them.
Is my XML data uploaded anywhere?
No — formatting happens entirely client-side in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent to a server.