XML Prettifier

Format and clean up your XML instantly with the XML Prettifier Tool. Choose indentation, sort attributes, collapse blank lines, and validate input structure. Supports file import/export, copy, and real-time preview with character count tracking.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .xml
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Options
Sort attributes alphabetically
Collapse blank lines
Validate input

How to Use:

  1. Paste your XML into the Input XML box.
  2. Or use the Choose File button to import a .xml or .txt file.
  3. Adjust options like:
    • Indentation (2 spaces, 4 spaces, tab)
    • Sort attributes alphabetically
    • Collapse multiple blank lines
    • Validate input (basic parsing)
  4. The Prettified Output updates instantly as you type or change settings.
  5. Use Copy Output or Export to File to save the formatted result.
  6. Click Clear All to reset everything.

What the XML Prettifier Tool can do:

  • Formats XML with consistent indentation.
  • Sorts attributes within tags alphabetically.
  • Optionally collapses blank lines for tighter structure.
  • Validates structure using the built-in XML parser.
  • Shows total output characters and highlights updates live.
  • Supports file import, copy to clipboard, export to file, and full reset.

Example:

Input:

<root><item id="2" name="B"/><item id="1" name="A"/></root>

Options Enabled:

  • 2 spaces indentation
  • Sort attributes

Output:

<root>
  <item id="2" name="B" />
  <item id="1" name="A" />
</root>

Common Use Cases:

This tool is ideal for developers, data engineers, or QA teams working with messy or minified XML. It’s perfect for reviewing feeds, cleaning up exported config files, or validating simple XML payloads before sending them to an API or saving them for human review.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Once you’ve prettified your XML, Extract Text from XML is a solid next move if you’re just after the content without the tags. And when you’re ready to slim things back down, XML Minifier gives you a compact version that’s easier to store or send without losing structure.

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