XML Formatter & Beautifier

Format and beautify XML data online. Free XML formatter that indents tags, structures nested elements, and makes XML documents readable.

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The XML Formatter & Beautifier takes unformatted or single-line XML and restructures it with proper indentation and line breaks. Each tag gets its own line with consistent nesting, making complex XML documents easy to navigate and edit.

This tool handles standard XML features including nested elements, self-closing tags, comments, CDATA sections, and processing instructions. It's ideal for formatting API responses, configuration files, SVG markup, or any XML data that needs to be human-readable.

All formatting happens in your browser using JavaScript — your XML data is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive documents.

How to Use XML Formatter & Beautifier

  1. 1Paste your XML data into the input area above.
  2. 2Choose your preferred indentation size.
  3. 3The formatted XML appears instantly in the output area.
  4. 4Click the Copy button to copy the clean XML to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the XML formatter do?
The XML formatter parses your XML and outputs it with consistent indentation, placing each element on its own line with proper nesting — making the document structure clear and easy to read.
Does it support CDATA and comments?
Yes. The formatter preserves XML comments (<!-- ... -->) and CDATA sections (<![CDATA[...]]>) while properly indenting them within the document structure.
Can it format SVG files?
Yes. SVG files are valid XML, so this formatter works perfectly for beautifying SVG markup. Each element and attribute will be properly indented.
Does it validate my XML?
The formatter performs basic structural validation — it will report errors like unterminated tags or comments. However, it does not validate against DTD or XSD schemas.