Format, beautify, and minify XML code with proper indentation and validation
All processing happens in your browser. Your XML data never leaves your device.
Instant formatting with real-time character count and validation.
Automatically validates XML syntax before formatting to ensure correctness.
Works perfectly on all devices and screen sizes.
XML formatting (or beautifying) adds proper indentation, line breaks, and whitespace to make XML code more readable while maintaining its structure and validity.
No. Formatting only changes whitespace and indentation for readability. The actual data, tags, and attributes remain exactly the same.
Beautify adds formatting for readability. Minify removes all unnecessary whitespace to reduce file size, ideal for transmission or storage.
This XML formatter was created by the ToolsVault development team to help developers format and validate XML code quickly and securely. The tool processes code entirely client-side using JavaScript, ensuring your data remains private and secure.
Created by: ToolsVault Developer Tools Team
Standards: W3C XML specifications
Last updated: February 6, 2026
Next review: May 2026