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About this Tool

Tame your XML files. Transform messy, minified, or unreadable XML into a clean, perfectly indented structure — or do the reverse and minify it for production. Paste raw XML and it's formatted as you type, with invalid markup flagged on the spot so you can fix it fast. Whether you're debugging a SOAP or REST response, editing an Android layout, or cleaning up an RSS feed or sitemap, this tool makes XML readable again without sending a single byte to a server.

XML is powerful but can be hard to read when it's compressed or poorly formatted. This tool parses your XML, adds proper line breaks and indentation, and highlights syntax, making it easy to spot errors and understand the data structure.

  1. Paste your raw XML, or upload a .xml, .xsd, .xsl, or .svg file.
  2. Keep "Pretty" mode to beautify, or switch to "Minify" to strip whitespace and comments.
  3. Choose your indentation: 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs.
  4. Read the formatted output instantly — any syntax error is shown with a clear message.
  5. Copy the result or download it as a .xml file.
  • Debugging SOAP or REST API responses.
  • Configuring sitemaps or RSS feeds.
  • Cleaning up data exports from legacy systems.
  • Pretty & minify modes: beautify for reading or compress for production in one click.
  • Live validation: invalid XML is caught immediately with a human-readable error message.
  • Flexible indentation: 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs.
  • File upload & download: open .xml/.xsd/.xsl/.svg files and save the cleaned result.
  • Size readout: see the before/after byte size and percentage change after minifying.
  • 100% private: parsing and formatting run entirely in your browser.

The tool parses the XML string into a DOM tree, then traverses it to reconstruct the string with consistent indentation (pretty-printing). It also checks for validity, ensuring open tags match close tags.

What is the difference between formatting and minifying XML?

Formatting (pretty-printing) adds line breaks and indentation so XML is easy to read and debug. Minifying does the opposite — it removes comments and unnecessary whitespace between tags to make the file as small as possible for storage or transfer. This tool does both; just switch modes.

Will this fix broken XML?

It fixes formatting and indentation, but it cannot invent missing structure. If a tag is unclosed or mismatched, the validator shows you a clear error message pointing at the problem so you can correct it yourself.

Can I choose tabs instead of spaces?

Yes. In Pretty mode you can pick 2-space, 4-space, or tab indentation. The output updates instantly.

Can I format an SVG or other XML-based file?

Yes — SVG, XSD, XSL, and RSS/sitemap files are all valid XML, so you can paste them or upload the file directly and format or minify them the same way.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All parsing, validation, and formatting happen locally in your browser using the native DOMParser, so your XML never leaves your machine.

Can I use this for HTML?

It works for strict, well-formed XHTML, but regular HTML is more forgiving than XML and may report errors here. For HTML specifically, use a dedicated HTML formatter.

All calculations and data processing for this tool are performed locally in your browser. UtilToolkits does not send any of your data to an external server, ensuring your information remains private and secure.

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