XML Formatter
XML Formatter
Pretty-print XML with readable indentation and line breaks.
Result size
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File input
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Options
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Input: manual
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Your input is processed locally in your browser whenever possible. We do not store your data.
Flow
- Validate XML structure before formatting.
- Indent nodes based on nesting depth.
- Render readable output for review and diffing.
Example
Worked example: one-line XML payload
- 1 Input is a compact one-line XML string.
- 2 Formatter validates structure and applies indentation.
- 3 Output becomes readable multi-line XML.
Formatted XML is easier to inspect and diff.
How
- Paste raw XML payload into the input panel.
- Run format to normalize indentation and line breaks.
- Copy pretty-printed XML for docs, logs, or QA.
Cases
- Review SOAP/XML responses in readable structure.
- Normalize fixture files before version control.
- Troubleshoot malformed nesting during integrations.
Avoid
- Assuming formatter auto-repairs missing tags.
- Mixing HTML syntax and expecting valid XML formatting.
- Ignoring parser errors before copying output.
FAQ
Does xml formatter send my input to a server?
No. XML Formatter handles the input in your browser whenever possible, so routine conversions, previews, and copy actions stay on your device instead of being sent to Calctrove servers.
Does this tool validate XML too?
Yes. Invalid XML returns clear parse errors before any formatted output is produced.
Can this handle large XML payloads?
Yes within normal browser limits, though very large documents may be slower on low-memory devices.
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