Free XML Formatter

Make your XML data easy to read. Automatically indent tags and validate structure for SOAP, RSS, and configuration files.

XML Formatter

Work Steps

Step 1
Enter your age in days, months, and years in the text box.
Step 2
You will see your current age.

Options

Indentation
Choose tab or space width.
Attribute Alignment
Keep attributes on same line or new lines.
Minify
Remove all whitespace for smaller file size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is XML Formatter and what is it used for?

An XML formatter adds indentation and line breaks to make XML easier to read without intentionally changing its structure.

Paste valid XML and run the formatter. Review the output and validate it if the document is important.

Formatting depends on the XML being well-formed. Unclosed tags, invalid nesting, or malformed attributes can prevent formatting.

Use it for debugging APIs, configuration files, data exchange documents, and code reviews.

Formatting is different from validation: a formatter improves presentation, while a validator checks XML rules and schemas.

If formatting fails, inspect encoding, namespaces, quotes, special characters, and mismatched tags.