format validator

XML Prettifier

Reformat XML with indentation for sitemaps, feeds, and configs.

Results

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Status
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Details
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Prettified XML
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Rules & checks

Parses and rebuilds XML locally with preserved attributes.

Formats output with indentation.

Never sends content to a server.

When to use it

  • Format sitemaps or RSS before submitting to search engines
  • Make XML config files readable for code review
  • Normalize spacing before committing feeds to source control

Tips

  • Validate XML first if the prettifier fails
  • Keep a prettified copy for documentation and a minified copy for transport if needed

Examples

Feed snippet

  • <rss><channel></channel></rss> -> indented output

Invalid XML

  • <note><to>Sam</note> -> flags mismatch

FAQs

Does formatting change data?
No. Only whitespace and indentation are adjusted.
Do you handle attributes?
Yes. Attributes are preserved during formatting.

Related validators

Formatting only; does not validate against schemas.