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XML Formatter & Minifier

Format or minify XML with line-number errors

About This Tool

XML Formatter beautifies or minifies XML and shows line-number errors for invalid markup. Processing runs locally in your browser β€” no upload needed.

How to Use

  1. Paste XML
  2. Click Beautify or Minify
  3. Fix any line errors shown
  4. Copy the result
  5. Clear when finished

Common Use Cases

  • Clean API responses
  • Minify config before shipping
  • Debug malformed XML
  • Prepare docs samples
  • Tidy exported feeds

FAQ

Q1: Do errors include line numbers?

When the browser parser provides them, yes β€” line (and column when available) are shown.

Q2: Is my XML uploaded?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Q3: Can I minify XML?

Yes. Use Minify after a successful parse.

Q4: What about empty input?

You will see a visible empty-input message.

Q5: Does it validate against an XSD?

No. It formats/minifies and reports parse errors only.

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