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XML Beautifier

Indent and clean up XML for easier reading.

Local and privateYour input stays in this browser
XML Beautifier
ReadyYour input stays in this browser

Basics

What is XML formatting?

XML stores hierarchical data in elements, attributes, and text nodes. A formatter adds indentation around that structure while a validator checks whether tags, attributes, entities, and declarations are well formed.

Tool overview

What does this tool do?

Indent and clean up XML for easier reading. Your input stays in this browser.

Format

Adjust the relevant options and run the primary action.

Review the result

Check the status, diagnostics, values, and preview before using the result.

Copy or download

Copy text results or download the generated file when it is ready.

Local and private

Yes. Processing happens in your current browser tab and the input is not sent to Daily Free Tools.

Step by step

How to use XML Beautifier

  1. 1
    Add the input

    Paste content, load the sample, or open a supported local file.

  2. 2
    Choose the action

    Format. Adjust the relevant options and run the primary action.

  3. 3
    Review the result

    Check the status, diagnostics, values, and preview before using the result.

  4. 4
    Copy or download

    Copy text results or download the generated file when it is ready.

Yes. Processing happens in your current browser tab and the input is not sent to Daily Free Tools.

Troubleshooting

Common XML formatting issues

Empty input

The tool waits for real input instead of inventing a result.

Invalid or unsupported input

Well-formed XML is not automatically valid against an XSD or DTD. Minification can also change insignificant whitespace that some non-compliant consumers treat as meaningful.

Review before reuse

A successful conversion does not prove that the result matches every downstream system or business rule.

Well-formed XML is not automatically valid against an XSD or DTD. Minification can also change insignificant whitespace that some non-compliant consumers treat as meaningful.

Questions and answers

XML Beautifier FAQ

Is this tool private?

Yes. Processing happens in your current browser tab and the input is not sent to Daily Free Tools.

Does this upload my file?

No. File inputs are read locally by the browser.

Can I download the result?

Yes when the result is a file; text results can also be copied.

What should I check before using the result?

Well-formed XML is not automatically valid against an XSD or DTD. Minification can also change insignificant whitespace that some non-compliant consumers treat as meaningful.