XML Formatter Online

Format, beautify, and validate XML instantly in your browser. Paste your XML and get perfectly indented, syntax-highlighted output with real-time error detection. Free, fast, and private — your data never leaves your browser.

Open XML Formatter

Features

Instant XML Formatting

Paste unformatted or minified XML and get beautifully indented output instantly. Handles complex nested elements, attributes, namespaces, CDATA sections, and processing instructions.

Real-Time Validation

Tidy Code validates your XML as you type, showing exact line numbers and clear error messages for unclosed tags, mismatched elements, malformed attributes, and encoding issues.

XML Tree View

Explore your XML visually with a collapsible tree view. Navigate complex element hierarchies, see attributes at a glance, and quickly find the nodes you need.

XML Minification

Compress your XML by removing all unnecessary whitespace with a single click. Perfect for reducing payload size for SOAP services, configuration files, and API responses.

Format Conversion

Convert XML to JSON, YAML, or TOML with one click. Tidy Code preserves element hierarchy, attributes, and text content, producing clean, well-formatted output.

Large File Support

Handle XML files up to 100MB+ thanks to WebAssembly-powered parsing. Format large SOAP responses, SVG files, configuration exports, and data feeds without your browser slowing down.

How to Format XML

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I format XML online?

Paste your XML into the Tidy Code editor and it will be automatically formatted with proper indentation and syntax highlighting. You can also click the Format button or press Ctrl+Shift+F to beautify your XML.

Does the XML formatter validate my XML?

Yes. Tidy Code automatically validates your XML as you type, highlighting syntax errors such as unclosed tags, mismatched elements, and malformed attributes with exact line numbers.

Can I convert XML to JSON or YAML?

Yes. Tidy Code supports converting XML to JSON, YAML, and TOML formats with a single click. The conversion preserves element hierarchy, attributes, and text content.

Is the XML formatter free?

Yes, Tidy Code's XML formatter is completely free with no signup required. Your data stays in your browser and is never sent to any server.