XML Formatter & Beautifier
Pretty-print XML with per-element indentation and color highlights.
About the XML Formatter & Beautifier
Paste or upload XML and format it with 2 spaces, 3 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs. Indentation follows a per-element pattern for the best readability, and the output is color-highlighted. Formatting runs entirely in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Does it preserve comments and processing instructions?
Yes, comments and processing instructions are preserved and indented with the rest of the document.
What if my XML is malformed?
The formatter reports the parse error and position so you can fix the document first.