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XML Formatter & Validator
Format, beautify, and validate XML documents. Instantly see errors in malformed XML with proper indentation.
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Paste XML, inspect the formatted result, and copy the output without leaving fullscreen mode.
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Usage notes
- Invalid XML shows a clear error message from the DOM parser.
- Nested elements are indented for readability.
- Self-closing tags are preserved.
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How to Use This Tool
- 1Paste your XML.
- 2See formatted and validated result.
- 3Copy the formatted XML.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this validate against a schema?
- It validates XML well-formedness (structure). Schema validation (XSD) is not currently supported.
- Does this support namespaces?
- Yes. The DOMParser handles XML namespaces correctly.