XML Formatter Online
Beautify or minify XML instantly in your browser.
What Is XML Formatter?
XML Formatter is a free online tool that cleans up and restructures XML documents. In Beautify mode it adds consistent indentation and line breaks so your XML is easy to read and edit. In Minify mode it strips all unnecessary whitespace and comments to produce compact XML ready for production or network transfer.
How to Use XML Formatter
- Choose Beautify to format XML with indentation, or Minify to compress it.
- Paste your XML into the input panel, or click Load Sample to try an example.
- The formatted output appears instantly in the right panel.
- Click Copy to copy the result to clipboard.
Features
- Beautify mode with 2-space or 4-space indentation
- Minify mode strips whitespace and XML comments
- Handles processing instructions, self-closing tags, and CDATA
- Copy result to clipboard
- Runs entirely in your browser — zero data uploaded
FAQ
What is XML Formatter?
XML Formatter is a free online tool that either beautifies XML with consistent indentation or minifies it by removing whitespace and comments to reduce file size.
What is the difference between beautify and minify?
Beautify adds proper indentation and line breaks to make XML readable. Minify removes all unnecessary whitespace and comments to produce the smallest possible output for production use.
Is my XML data sent to a server?
No. All formatting happens entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.