XML Formatter
Format and beautify XML
Frequently Asked Questions
What is XML formatting?
XML formatting (beautification) adds proper indentation and line breaks to make XML documents readable. It organizes nested elements with appropriate spacing to show the hierarchical structure clearly.
What is XML minification?
XML minification removes unnecessary whitespace, line breaks, and indentation to create a compact version. This reduces file size for storage or transmission while preserving the XML structure and data.
How does XML validation work?
The tool uses the browser's built-in DOMParser to check if your XML is well-formed. It verifies proper tag nesting, matching opening/closing tags, and valid XML syntax before formatting.
What are common XML formatting issues?
Common issues include mismatched tags, improper nesting, missing closing tags, invalid characters, and incorrect attribute syntax. The validator will catch these errors and display helpful messages.