What Is XML Formatter & Validator?

A free online XML formatter and validator. Beautify XML with proper indentation, minify for production, and validate syntax with clear error messages including line numbers. View statistics on elements, attributes, and file size. All processing is local.

Why Use XML Formatter & Validator?

  • Format with proper indentation
  • Minify for smaller file size
  • Validate with line-number error messages
  • Statistics: element count, attribute count, file size

How to Use XML Formatter & Validator — Step by Step

1

Paste your XML into the input field.

2

Click Format to beautify, Minify to compress, or Validate to check syntax.

3

View the formatted output with syntax highlighting.

4

Copy or download the result.

Who Is XML Formatter & Validator Best For?

  • API development
  • config files
  • data transformation
  • XML debugging

XML Formatter & Validator — Frequently Asked Questions

What is XML minification?

XML minification removes all unnecessary whitespace, newlines, and indentation to reduce file size. This is useful for production deployments where bandwidth matters.

How does the validator work?

The validator uses the browser's built-in DOMParser to parse the XML. If parsing fails, it reports the error with the line number and description of the problem.

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