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XML Formatter

Beautify and indent XML documents

XML Formatter is a free online tool from BrowserUtils that beautify and indent xml documents. It runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No account required.

How to use XML Formatter

  1. 1 Paste or type your input into the editor above.
  2. 2 The tool processes your data instantly — right in your browser, with nothing sent to a server.
  3. 3 Copy the result with one click or continue editing your input.

About XML Formatter

Free online XML formatter and beautifier. Format XML documents with proper indentation and clean structure. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your data is never sent to a server. Just paste your input, get instant results, and copy with one click. No sign-up or installation required.

XML Formatter specs

Runtime
100% client-side (browser)
Cost
Free — no account, no rate limits, no usage caps
Browser support
Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
Part of
299 developer tools on BrowserUtils (100% client-side)

Questions

How do I pretty-print an XML document?
Paste your XML into the input and the formatter will add proper indentation and line breaks for each nested element, making the document tree structure clearly visible.
Will the XML formatter preserve CDATA sections and comments?
Yes, the formatter preserves CDATA sections, XML comments, processing instructions, and all attribute values exactly as they appear. Only whitespace between elements is adjusted.
Can I format SOAP or RSS XML with this tool?
Yes, the formatter works with any valid XML including SOAP envelopes, RSS feeds, Atom feeds, and SVG files. Namespaces and prefixes are preserved.
Does the XML formatter validate my document?
The formatter checks for well-formedness (matching tags, proper nesting) but does not validate against an XSD or DTD schema. Malformed XML will produce an error message.
Embed this tool

Copy this code to embed the tool on your website. Adjust the height to fit your layout.

<iframe src="https://www.browserutils.dev/embed/xml-formatter" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" title="XML Formatter"></iframe>

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