About the Toolzify XML Formatter
Toolzify's XML Formatter is designed for teams that still work with XML feeds, config files, and SOAP responses. Instead of wrestling with collapsed tags and unreadable blocks, you can paste XML here to get clean indentation, quick validation, and compact minified output. The tool respects namespaces, attributes, and CDATA blocks, making it reliable for technical writers, QA engineers, and integration teams who need clarity fast.
What problem does it solve?
When XML is flattened or poorly spaced, errors hide in the noise. Misplaced closing tags, malformed attributes, and unescaped characters can take hours to find. This formatter focuses on making the structure obvious so you can spot issues in seconds. It is especially helpful when comparing legacy SOAP payloads to modern REST bridges, where small mistakes can break compatibility.
How it works
The formatter parses your input with a strict XML parser. On success, it rebuilds the document with consistent indentation, maintains namespace prefixes, and preserves entity references. The minify option removes whitespace between tags for transport or embedding in compact configs. Validation surfaces the first error with line and column numbers, so you know exactly where to edit before deploying changes.
Step-by-step usage
- Paste or upload your XML into the input field.
- Choose Format for readable output or Minify for compact delivery.
- Click Validate to check for well-formedness; errors show specific locations.
- Copy the result into your IDE, API client, or documentation.
- Repeat after edits to ensure the payload stays valid.
Use cases we built for
- Tidying RSS or Atom feeds before publishing them to subscribers.
- Reviewing sitemap XML for SEO and crawling accuracy.
- Debugging payment gateway or shipping provider SOAP responses.
- Cleaning Android manifest snippets or Spring configuration files.
- Validating XML exports from CMS systems before migration.
Benefits and guardrails
Because Toolzify processes XML in-browser, your documents stay private. The tool enforces well-formed XML rules, so it will not accept unescaped ampersands or missing end tags. For extremely large files, break them into smaller sections before formatting to keep your browser responsive. If you need schema validation (XSD), run that step in your build pipeline after the structural check here.
Pairing with other Toolzify utilities
- Compare JSON vs XML outputs by pairing this tool with the JSON Formatter.
- Use the Code Beautifier to format template files that mix XML-like syntax (such as Blade or JSX).
- Generate sample IDs or tokens with the Random String Generator for test payloads.
FAQs
Do you keep my XML? No. Processing is handled client-side for privacy; nothing is stored on Toolzify servers.
Can I validate against an XSD? This formatter checks well-formedness. For XSD validation, use your build pipeline or IDE after formatting.
Will CDATA be preserved? Yes. CDATA sections and namespaces remain intact while indentation is improved.
How do I share results? Use the copy button, then paste the output into tickets, documentation, or code reviews.
Is there a file size limit? Very large XML files may slow your browser. Format sections or reduce file size for best performance.