Advanced XML Formatter

Paste your XML data below to format it beautifully. Simple tags with text remain inline, and nested tags are indented. The XML declaration line () will be preserved.

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Formatted XML Output

            

        

    


    
    

        
How This Application Works

        
This Advanced XML Formatter parses your raw XML and restructures it for readability:

        
    
            
  • Preserve XML Declaration: Keeps the first line intact (e.g., ).
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  • Parse XML: Uses DOMParser to analyze XML structure.
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  • Recursive Formatting: 
                
      
                    
    • Simple text tags remain inline: <status>open</status>.
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    • Nested tags are indented on separate lines.
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    • Attributes are preserved.
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  • Output: Formatted XML displayed in monospace layout with indentation.
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What Problems This App Solves

        
    
            
  • Unreadable or minified XML.
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  • Error detection for invalid XML.
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  • Saves time formatting complex XML.
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  • Clarifies nested structures.
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  • Facilitates team collaboration.
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Why This App Is Useful

        
Ideal for developers, testers, and QA engineers working with XML-based APIs, configuration files, or data exchange. 
        Converts messy XML into clean, readable code, reducing errors and improving efficiency.