XML Formatter & Validator

Format, beautify, minify, and validate XML online. Instantly pretty-print messy XML, check that it's well-formed with clear error messages, or compress it. 100% client-side.

Built & Maintained by the devtoolspack Team

Last updated: August 2026

Format, Validate, and Minify XML in One Place

This XML Formatter & Validator takes messy, single-line, or inconsistently indented XML and turns it into clean, readable markup — or compresses it for transport. It also acts as a live XML validator, using your browser's native parser to confirm the document is well-formed and to pinpoint the first syntax error when it isn't.

Well-Formedness Checking

Common XML problems — unclosed tags, mismatched element names, unquoted attributes, or multiple root elements — are caught instantly with a clear message. This is the fastest way to answer "why won't my XML parse?" for SOAP payloads, RSS feeds, config files, Android layouts, and SVG.

Private by Design

Everything runs locally in your browser. Your XML — including sensitive API responses or configuration — is never uploaded, logged, or stored. It also works offline once loaded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the XML validator check?

It checks whether your XML is well-formed — properly nested tags, matching open/close tags, quoted attribute values, and a single root element. It uses your browser's native XML parser and reports the exact location of the first error.

Does it validate against a schema (XSD/DTD)?

No. This tool validates well-formedness (correct XML syntax), not schema conformance. That covers the vast majority of "why won't my XML parse" issues.

What is the difference between formatting and minifying?

Formatting (beautifying) adds indentation and line breaks so the XML is easy to read. Minifying removes the whitespace between tags to make the file as small as possible for transport or storage.

Will formatting change my data?

No. Formatting only changes insignificant whitespace and re-indents the structure. Element names, attributes, text content, CDATA, and comments are preserved.

Is my XML sent to a server?

Never. All parsing, validation, and formatting happen entirely in your browser, so even sensitive configuration or SOAP payloads stay on your device.

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APA Citation
devtoolspack. (2026). XML Formatter & Validator. https://devtoolspack.dev/xml-formatter
MLA Citation
"XML Formatter & Validator." devtoolspack, 2026, https://devtoolspack.dev/xml-formatter.