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XML Beautifier

Beautify XML with cleaner indentation and readable structure for configs, feeds, and debugging.

Tool

Use this XML beautifier to make messy or minified XML easier to read. It is useful for configs, API payloads, feeds, exports, testing, and developer workflows when users search specifically for beautify or pretty XML output.

About this tool

Use this XML beautifier to make messy or minified XML easier to read. It is useful for configs, API payloads, feeds, exports, testing, and developer workflows when users search specifically for beautify or pretty XML output.

Use xml beautifier when you need a fast browser-based result without extra setup. It works well for quick checks, one-off tasks, and routine formatting or calculation work.

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Why use this tool

How to use

  1. Paste the XML into the input box
  2. Click Run Tool to beautify the markup
  3. Review the indented readable output
  4. Copy the result into docs, notes, configs, or debugging workflows
  5. Use XML Minifier later if you need compact output again

Examples

Example

Input

<user><name>John</name><role>admin</role></user>

Output

<user>
  <name>John</name>
  <role>admin</role>
</user>

Turns dense one-line XML into a cleaner readable structure.

Example

Input

<config><server><host>localhost</host><port>3000</port></server></config>

Output

<config>
  <server>
    <host>localhost</host>
    <port>3000</port>
  </server>
</config>

Useful for reviewing nested XML configuration blocks.

Common errors

The XML is invalid and cannot be parsed cleanly

Fix: Validate or fix the XML first if the tool reports invalid markup.

The user expects schema correction instead of formatting

Fix: Use XML Validator when correctness matters more than presentation.

The user wants compact output instead of readable output

Fix: Use XML Minifier when size matters more than readability.

FAQ

What does an XML beautifier do?

An XML beautifier adds indentation and line breaks to make XML easier to read.

Is XML Beautifier different from XML Formatter?

They solve the same practical problem, but XML Beautifier targets users who search for beautify or pretty XML.

Can it fix broken XML?

No. It improves readability, but invalid XML still needs to be corrected separately.

Can I beautify nested XML?

Yes. Nested XML is one of the main use cases for a beautifier.

When should I use XML Beautifier instead of XML Minifier?

Use XML Beautifier when readability matters and XML Minifier when compact output matters.

Use cases

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