XML Pretty Print & Minify Tool
Pretty-print XML into clean, indented markup or minify it down to a single compact line, with one toggle.
Input XML
Formatted Output
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Free XML Pretty Print & Minify Tool
Paste any XML and either pretty-print it into a clean, indented document or minify it down to a single compact line — flip the switch above to choose between the two modes on the same page. Runs entirely in your browser with copy and download options.
How to Use It
Paste your XML into the left box. With the switch off, click "Format XML" to re-indent nested elements onto their own lines with consistent two-space indentation. Turn the switch on and click "Minify XML" to strip all whitespace between tags instead, producing the smallest possible payload. Copy the result or download it as a .xml file.
Example
Pretty-printing <root><user><name>Alice</name></user></root> produces a multi-line, indented document with <user> and <name> each on their own line. Minifying an indented document does the reverse — it collapses all the whitespace between tags back down to one compact line.
Common Use Cases
- Reading a minified XML API response or SOAP payload during debugging (pretty-print mode).
- Shrinking an XML config or feed file's size before storing or transmitting it (minify mode).
- Cleaning up a configuration file for review, then minifying it again before deployment.
FAQs
Does this validate my XML?
Not strictly — this tool uses a lightweight, regex-based processor rather than a full XML parser, so it focuses on reformatting or compacting tag structure rather than validating schema correctness or catching every possible malformed-XML edge case.
What does minify mode actually remove?
Minify mode strips whitespace (spaces, tabs, and line breaks) sitting between tags, collapsing the document onto a single line. It doesn't alter attribute values or text content inside elements.
Is my XML data uploaded anywhere?
No — formatting and minifying happen entirely client-side in your browser. Nothing you paste is sent to a server.