XML Beautifier
Prettify and indent raw XML strings to make them beautifully readable. Free.
Key Capabilities
What does XML formatting do?
XML formatting adds proper indentation and line breaks to raw XML, making the element hierarchy clearly visible. This transforms dense, single-line XML into a readable tree structure that's easy to navigate, debug, and understand.
Who uses this tool professionally?
SOAP API developers format XML request/response payloads for debugging. Enterprise developers beautify XML configuration files for code review. Data integration specialists format XML data feeds for validation and inspection.
Does it preserve CDATA and comments?
Yes. The formatter preserves CDATA sections, XML comments, processing instructions, and namespace declarations. The content is reformatted for readability without altering any data or metadata.
Is my data kept private?
Yes. All formatting happens locally in your browser. XML data is never sent to any server.
How to Use
Paste or upload your data
Open the XML Formatter tool and paste your data into the input field, or upload a file containing the data to convert.
Configure conversion options
Select your desired output format and configure any formatting options. The output previews in real-time.
Copy or download output
Copy the converted output to clipboard or download as a file. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does XML formatting do?
XML formatting adds proper indentation and line breaks to raw XML, making the element hierarchy clearly visible. This transforms dense, single-line XML into a readable tree structure that's easy to navigate, debug, and understand.
Who uses this tool professionally?
SOAP API developers format XML request/response payloads for debugging. Enterprise developers beautify XML configuration files for code review. Data integration specialists format XML data feeds for validation and inspection.
Does it preserve CDATA and comments?
Yes. The formatter preserves CDATA sections, XML comments, processing instructions, and namespace declarations. The content is reformatted for readability without altering any data or metadata.
Is my data kept private?
Yes. All formatting happens locally in your browser. XML data is never sent to any server.
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