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XML Formatter
Beautify XML and catch basic structure problems.
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About this tool
What is XML Formatter?
XML Formatter beautifies XML with consistent indentation and catches basic structure problems such as mismatched tags. It is handy for reading API responses, config files and sitemaps.
Useful when you need to
- Read a one-line XML response
- Check a sitemap or config file
- Find a missing closing tag
How to use
How to use XML Formatter
01 02 Format
Run the formatter.
03 Fix errors
If a structure problem is reported, correct it and run again.
04 Copy
Copy the clean XML.
Tips
Get better results
- Basic checks are not a replacement for validating against a schema.
- Whitespace inside text nodes may matter for some formats.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does it validate against a schema?
No, only basic structure is checked.
Is the XML uploaded?
No.
Can it handle attributes?
Yes.
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