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XML Formatter & Minifier

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XML Formatter & Minifier (Offline & Secure)

Free online XML formatter — beautify, indent, and minify XML documents with customizable indentation. No data transmitted to any server.

How to use XML Formatter

  1. Paste or type raw XML into the left Input panel.
  2. Select your preferred indentation (2 spaces or 4 spaces) from the dropdown.
  3. Click 'Format' to pretty-print the XML in the Output panel, or click 'Minify' to compress it.
  4. Click 'Copy' on the output panel to copy the result to your clipboard.

Edge Cases & Important Considerations

  • Invalid XML might not format correctly depending on the severity of the syntax errors.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl/Cmd + K — Open Command Palette to switch tools instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this XML Formatter safe for sensitive corporate data?

Yes, 100%. All processing runs client-side in your local browser memory. No text, tokens, payloads, or logs are ever transmitted to any remote server or analytics engine.

Can I use this tool offline?

Yes. Because this tool runs strictly on client-side JavaScript with zero external API dependencies, once loaded it functions completely offline.

100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee

All inputs are processed entirely inside your browser's memory using JavaScript. No data is ever transmitted to any server. Your tokens, JSON payloads, cURL commands, and timestamps never leave your machine.