XML Formatter - Dokument-Verschönerer
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Our XML Beautify tool transforms compressed, minified, or poorly formatted XML into clean, readable, and well-structured documents. Perfect for developers, data analysts, and anyone working with XML files.
Key Features:
- Proper indentation and formatting
- Syntax validation and error detection
- Handles large XML files efficiently
- Preserves all XML attributes and content
- Cross-browser compatibility
- No file upload required - works locally
Quick Stats
- Processing Speed: Instant
- File Size Limit: 10MB
- Security: 100% Client-side
- Cost: Completely Free
Common Use Cases
Configuration Files
Format XML configuration files for applications, web services, and system settings to improve readability and maintenance.
API Responses
Beautify XML responses from SOAP APIs, REST services, and web services for easier debugging and documentation.
Data Files
Format XML data files, exports, and feeds to make them human-readable for analysis and processing.
Development
Clean up XML code for better version control, code reviews, and team collaboration in development projects.
How XML Beautification Works
Parsing
The tool parses your XML input and creates a structured document tree, checking for syntax errors.
Formatting
Applies proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing to make the XML structure clearly visible.
Validation
Ensures the XML is well-formed and reports any structural issues or syntax errors.
Output
Delivers clean, readable XML that maintains all original content while improving structure.
Benefits of Beautified XML:
- Improved readability
- Easier debugging
- Better collaboration
- Version control friendly
- Standards compliance
XML Formatting Best Practices
Indentation Guidelines
- Use consistent indentation (2 or 4 spaces)
- Indent child elements properly
- Align attributes for readability
- Keep consistent spacing around equals signs
Structure Organization
- Group related elements together
- Use meaningful element and attribute names
- Add comments for complex sections
- Follow XML namespace conventions
Before (Minified):
<root><item id="1">Value</item></root>
After (Beautified):
<root>
<item id="1">
Value
</item>
</root>