XML Formatter & Validator
Format, validate, and beautify XML documents online. Check XML syntax and indent properly.
XML Input
Introduction
The XML Formatter & Validator tool pretty-prints XML and checks for syntax errors so you can read and debug XML documents more easily. It is useful for working with feeds, configs, and API responses that use XML.
When to use this tool
Use this tool whenever you need to format or validate XML: inspecting web service responses, cleaning up configuration files, or debugging parsing errors.
How to use
Paste your XML data
Copy raw or minified XML from files, logs, or network responses and paste it into the input area.
Format and validate
Click the format button to reindent the XML, and see validation errors if the document is not well-formed.
Review structure and elements
Use the formatted output to understand nesting, attributes, and element relationships.
Copy or export the cleaned XML
Copy the formatted XML back into your editor or use it as a clean example in documentation.
Examples
Debugging SOAP or XML APIs
Format and validate the XML body of a request or response to quickly spot missing tags or invalid nesting.
Cleaning up configuration files
Pretty-print large XML config files to make manual review and code review easier.
FAQ
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