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XML Formatter

XML Formatter is a free online formatter that helps you pretty-print XML documents; indent nested tags with 2 or 4 spaces for readable markup. XML Formatter uses 2 input fields, returns 3 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

Key facts

Inputs
2 fields: XML and Indent
Outputs
3 values: Formatted XML, Original size (chars), and Formatted size (chars)
Runtime
your browser on the device
Mode
Formatter
Privacy
Files and text stay in the browser session.
Cost
$0, no account required

How to use XML Formatter

  1. 1

    Paste or fill in the input

    Enter your text or values into the input fields on the page.

  2. 2

    Run the utility

    Click Compute to run the utility in your browser and review the result.

  3. 3

    Copy the output

    Copy the output value you need from the result panel.

XML Formatter details

First, enter XML in XML Formatter. Next, review Formatted XML, Original size (chars), and Formatted size (chars). Additionally, XML Formatter uses 2 input fields and 3 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.

Paste minified or single-line XML and get a cleanly indented version with each element on its own line. Declarations, comments, CDATA blocks and attributes are preserved exactly. Pick 2 or 4 spaces of indentation. Powered by xml-js. Runs entirely in your browser; your document never leaves this page.

Common searches

  • xml formatter
  • format xml
  • pretty print xml
  • xml beautifier
  • xml prettifier
  • xml indent

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Frequently asked

What is XML Formatter?

XML Formatter is a free online formatter that helps you pretty-print XML documents; indent nested tags with 2 or 4 spaces for readable markup. XML Formatter uses 2 input fields, returns 3 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

What inputs and outputs does XML Formatter use?

XML Formatter uses 2 input fields: XML and Indent. XML Formatter returns 3 output values: Formatted XML, Original size (chars), and Formatted size (chars).

Do my files and data stay private?

Yes. XML Formatter runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.

How do I use XML Formatter?

Open XML Formatter, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. XML Formatter runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.

Which browsers does XML Formatter support?

Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. XML Formatter uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.