XML Formatter
Format, validate and beautify XML documents to make them readable.
Formatter Settings
Enter your XML code, choose indentation and click "Format".
What is XML?
eXtensible Markup Language
XML is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is human-readable and machine-readable.
XML Structure
An XML document is mainly composed of elements, which can contain text, other elements, or attributes.
- Root Element: Every XML document must have a single parent element.
- Tags: Opening and closing tags define the start and end of an element.
- Attributes: Provide additional information about elements.
- Prolog: An optional line at the top defining XML version and encoding.
Practical Example
See how formatting transforms compact XML into something organized:
<root><note><to>Tove</to><from>Jani</from><heading>Reminder</heading><body>Don't forget me this weekend!</body></note></root><root> <note> <to>Tove</to> <from>Jani</from> <heading>Reminder</heading> <body>Don't forget me this weekend!</body> </note> </root> Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why format XML?
Formatting XML (pretty-printing) makes the document structure much easier to understand and debug.
Does this tool validate XML Schema (XSD)?
This tool focuses on syntax checking (well-formedness) and visual formatting. It does not validate against specific XSDs.
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