XML Formatter & Beautifier

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language designed for storing and transporting data. It is both human-readable and machine-readable, making it a popular choice for data exchange between different systems, configuration files, and document formats.

XML uses custom tags to define elements, attributes for metadata, and a tree-like structure to represent data hierarchies. Unlike HTML, XML tags are not predefined — you create your own tags to describe your data.

1. Paste your XML — Copy and paste any XML data into the top textarea. You can also type directly or use the Example link to load sample XML.
2. Choose options — Select indentation style (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or Tab). Toggle attribute sorting and XML declaration inclusion.
3. Format or Minify — Click Format XML to beautify with proper indentation, or Minify to compress into a compact form.
4. Validate — Click Validate to check for well-formedness errors.
5. Copy or download — Use the copy button on the output area or click Download .xml to save the result.