XML Beautifier

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language that defines rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. XML is designed to store and transport data.

XML uses tags to structure data in a hierarchical format with elements, attributes, and text content. It's widely used for data exchange, configuration files, and web services.

<prettifyCode>
  <name>Prettify Code</name>
  <url>https://prettifycode.com</url>
  <message>I love prettifycode.com!</message>
  <features>
    <feature>Beautify</feature>
    <feature>Minify</feature>
    <feature>Validate</feature>
  </features>
  <user>
    <type>developer</type>
    <happy>true</happy>
  </user>
</prettifyCode>

XML is used in SOAP web services, RSS feeds, configuration files, Android layouts, Maven POM files, and many other applications where structured data is needed.

An XML Beautifier is a tool that formats raw, minified, or poorly structured XML code into clean, readable format with proper indentation, line breaks, and consistent spacing.

Using an XML beautifier helps you:

• Make compressed or single-line XML readable
• Fix indentation and nested structure visualization
• Debug XML parsing errors and malformed tags
• Standardize XML formatting across projects
• Understand complex XML document structures

If you work with API responses, configuration files, or any XML-based data format, an XML beautifier makes the content much easier to read and edit.

There are many XML formatters available, but Prettify Code's XML Beautifier offers unique advantages:

• Fast & Lightweight – Format XML instantly in your browser
• Client-Side & Secure – Your XML data never leaves your device
• Dark & Light Mode – Comfortable viewing in any environment
• One-Click Copy – Copy formatted XML with ease
• Multiple Local Saves – Save and load multiple XML files locally
• No Ads or Clutter – Focus purely on your XML structure
• Mobile-Optimized – Format XML on any device
• Part of a Full Dev Toolkit – Explore more tools at PrettifyCode.com

Keep your XML documents organized and accessible!

Prettify Code XML Beautifier lets you:

• Save multiple XML documents to local browser storage
• Load saved documents anytime without re-typing
• Edit or overwrite saved XML files easily
• Delete old documents when no longer needed

Your XML documents remain completely private on your device — nothing gets uploaded to any server.

• Paste or type your XML code into the editor above
• Click the "Beautify XML" button (or press Cmd + Enter / Ctrl + Enter)
• View the beautifully formatted XML output with proper indentation
• Copy or download the formatted XML for your projects
• Optionally, save your XML documents locally or load previously saved files

Use keyboard shortcuts like Cmd + Enter (Mac) or Ctrl + Enter (Windows/Linux) to quickly beautify your XML without clicking the button.

This shortcut speeds up your workflow — especially when working with API responses, configuration files, or web service development.

Common questions about our XML formatting tool