XML Formatter

This tool beautifies XML by parsing the input, validating structure, and emitting a consistently indented, readable document. It targets developers who manage configuration payloads, data exchanges, or API responses in CI pipelines and local workflows. By standardizing indentation and line breaks, it makes large XML files easier to scan, compare, and review in code reviews and documentation.
Conceptually, the formatter reads the XML, builds a hierarchical representation, and outputs a textual serialization with the chosen indentation and newline style. It preserves meaningful content such as CDATA blocks and entity references while normalizing whitespace around element boundaries. The result is well-formed XML that remains faithful to the original data.
Key differentiators include strict adherence to XML 1.0 rules, configurable indentation, and non-destructive handling of attributes and CDATA. It does not rely on network calls or browser features, making it reliable in CI pipelines and offline environments. Use cases include configuration file formatting, payload inspection, and preparing samples for documentation.
Common workflows: paste your raw XML, set indentation to 2 or 4 spaces, choose LF or CRLF, run the formatter, then copy the result or use the diagnostic output to fix errors. The tool is designed for speed and predictable output in engineering and operations contexts.