XML Formatter & Validator

The XML Formatter & Validator is a powerful tool for developers and content creators who work with XML documents. It helps you format, validate, and beautify your XML to make it more readable and easier to work with.

Key Features

• Format XML: Beautify your XML with customizable indentation
• Validate XML: Check for syntax errors and invalid structures
• Minify XML: Compress XML by removing whitespace for production use
• Import/Export: Upload XML files or download formatted results

What is XML?

XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. It is widely used for storing and transporting data.

Common Use Cases

XML is widely used for:

• Configuration files
• Web services (SOAP)
• Document formats (DOCX, SVG, XHTML)
• Data exchange between systems
• RSS feeds
• Android app manifests

XML Syntax Rules

Here's a quick reference for XML syntax:

• All XML elements must have a closing tag
• XML tags are case sensitive
• XML elements must be properly nested
• XML documents must have a root element
• Attribute values must be quoted
• Special characters must be escaped using entities