AkousaXML Formatter
Format and prettify XML documents with proper indentation.
About XML Formatter
XML Formatter prettifies and properly indents XML documents to transform compressed single-line or poorly formatted XML into a structured, human-readable form with consistent indentation and line breaks. It validates the XML for well-formedness and reports the exact location of any syntax errors such as unclosed tags, missing attribute quotes, or illegal characters. XML is used in SOAP web services, Maven and Gradle build files, Android and iOS resource files, RSS/Atom feeds, SVG graphics, and countless configuration and data exchange formats where human readability matters during development and debugging.
How to Use
Paste your raw, minified, or poorly indented XML into the input area and click Format. The tool parses the document, validates its well-formedness, and outputs a properly indented version with each nested element on its own line. Select your preferred indentation style from the settings: 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or a tab character. If the XML is malformed, an error message appears with the line number and character position of the first error. Copy the formatted output or use the minify option to compress it back to a single line.
Common Use Cases
- Prettifying minified or single-line SOAP API request and response bodies for human inspection during web service debugging
- Formatting Maven pom.xml, Spring beans XML, and Android layout XML files for improved readability during code review
- Beautifying complex SVG files before manually editing path data, gradients, or filter definitions in a text editor
- Indenting RSS and Atom feed XML to diagnose parser errors and verify element nesting structure for feed validation
- Reformatting verbose XML exports from enterprise systems such as SAP IDOC, Oracle, or SharePoint for diff comparison and documentation