XML Formatter

Pretty-print or minify XML. Validates syntax and highlights errors.

About this tool

Format, prettify, and validate XML documents instantly in your browser - no upload required. Paste minified or poorly indented XML and the formatter adds correct indentation. Also converts XML to JSON and back. Essential for working with SOAP APIs, RSS feeds, sitemap files, SVG code, and configuration files.

How to Format XML Online

1Paste your XML into the editor.
2Click 'Format' to prettify with proper indentation.
3If there are validation errors, they appear at the top with line numbers.
4Click 'Minify' to collapse XML to a single line.
5Use 'Convert to JSON' to transform the XML structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I format minified XML?+

Paste your XML into the editor and click 'Format'. Proper indentation and line breaks are added automatically.

What is the difference between XML and HTML?+

HTML has predefined tags for web content. XML allows you to define your own tags for any data structure. XML is stricter - all tags must be closed and properly nested.

How do I convert XML to JSON?+

Click the 'To JSON' button. The tool converts XML elements to JSON object keys, attributes to prefixed properties, and text content to value fields.

What does 'well-formed XML' mean?+

Well-formed XML has one root element, all tags are properly closed, attributes are quoted, and special characters are escaped. This tool validates well-formedness and highlights errors.

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