XML Formatter
Beautify or minify your XML instantly. Customize indentation and sort elements. 100% free and secure.
How to Format XML
- Paste your XML data in the input area
- Choose your formatting options (indentation, etc.)
- Click "Beautify" to format or "Minify" to compress
- Copy the formatted output or download as a file
Features
- -Beautify with customizable indentation
- -Minify to reduce file size
- -Sort elements alphabetically
- -2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tab indentation
- -Preserves XML declaration
- -Compression statistics
When to Use XML Formatter
SOAP/REST APIs
Format XML responses for debugging and analysis
Configuration Files
Format XML configs like pom.xml, web.xml, and app configs
Data Exchange
Minify XML before sending to reduce bandwidth
Documentation
Beautify XML for documentation and code reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an XML Formatter?
An XML Formatter takes your XML data and reformats it for better readability. It can add proper indentation (beautify) or remove all whitespace (minify), making XML easier to read or smaller in size.
What's the difference between Beautify and Minify?
Beautify adds indentation and line breaks to make XML human-readable. Minify removes all unnecessary whitespace to reduce file size for production use.
Does formatting change my XML data?
No, formatting only changes whitespace. Your XML elements, attributes, and text content remain unchanged. The structure and data are preserved.
Is my XML data secure?
Absolutely. All formatting happens directly in your browser - your data is never sent to any server. Your XML stays completely private and secure.