XML Formatter
Use XML Formatter locally in your browser.
Your inputs
Your inputs and files stay on your device.
Your result
A little input. A useful answer.
Enter your values and run the tool to see your result here.
How to use this tool
- Paste data or code.
- Run the tool.
- Copy the result.
About XML Formatter
Paste data, run the tool, then copy the result.
Does this tool send my data anywhere?
No. Its calculation or transformation happens on your device.
Using XML Formatter with the right inputs
Use XML Formatter locally in your browser. Start by matching your task to the quantities and options shown below. The definitions of the inputs matter as much as the final number or transformed output; retain the original values so that you can repeat or check the result.
Inputs and options explained
- XML: paste the source text without omitting meaningful spaces, quotation marks or line breaks. Begin with a small representative sample so that you can check the transformation before processing a longer input.
Checking the result
Begin with a small input whose expected result you can check by inspection or a separate calculation. Apply the selected operation, compare the output with that expectation, and then change one input or option at a time. This helps distinguish a change caused by your settings from a difference in the source data.
Interpretation and limitations
XML structure and application validity are different checks. After a transformation, compare element names, attributes, namespaces and repeated elements with the original. Confirm the output in the receiving application, especially if its schema requires a particular structure.
Will every XML document work with the same settings?
No. Documents can use different namespaces, encodings and nested structures. Test a representative sample and preserve the original before applying a transformation to a larger file.
Before you use the output
- Choose the intended action: Format XML. Re-run the operation after changing an input or mode so that you are checking the updated result.
- Read the result label and any accompanying explanation. Keep the input values or source file with the output so that a later comparison uses the same assumptions.
- If a result looks unexpected, check units, separators and selected options first. Try a smaller example you can verify rather than repeatedly changing several settings at once.
Questions or a result that needs checking?
If you find a discrepancy, report a problem with XML Formatter. Include a non-sensitive example, the selected options, the result you expected and the result shown. This makes the issue easier to reproduce. See About & privacy for how the site handles tool inputs.