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XML Formatter

Format and indent XML documents in the browser — great for SOAP, RSS and configuration files.

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About XML Formatter

XML Formatter is engineered to solve a specific workflow challenge: Format and indent XML documents in the browser — great for SOAP, RSS and configuration files. Using it is a three-step job: 1) Open XML Formatter and review the inputs, units, and data-handling notice shown on its page, 2) Enter the information requested by this tool and adjust only the options that apply to your task, 3) Review the result and use the available copy, download, or reset controls. As part of the ProfitTool developer tools suite, this tool is built for direct everyday use. Review any data-handling notice before submitting information.

XML Formatter is a free, browser-based xml formatter from ProfitTool. Format and indent XML documents in the browser — great for SOAP, RSS and configuration files. Review any usage notes shown on this page before relying on its availability. Review the tool's data-handling notice before entering sensitive information; some features store settings locally or contact external services.

If you came here from the JSON Formatter & Minifier, try HTML Formatter to finish the job.

How to use XML Formatter

  1. 1Open XML Formatter and review the inputs, units, and data-handling notice shown on its page.
  2. 2Enter the information requested by this tool and adjust only the options that apply to your task.
  3. 3Review the result and use the available copy, download, or reset controls. Processing and storage behavior vary by tool.

Working alongside the Markdown Preview? JSON Formatter & Minifier handles the follow-up case.

Popular Use Cases

  • Case 1
    Format, validate and diff JSON, XML, YAML and SQL payloads.
  • Case 2
    Debug JWTs, base64 blobs, timestamps and regex patterns quickly.
  • Case 3
    Generate secure UUIDs, tokens, hashes and passwords for staging setups.
  • Case 4
    Prep sample data and mock responses before your backend is ready.

Key Terms Explained

Base64
An encoding that represents binary data in ASCII. It is not encryption — anyone can decode it.
JWT
JSON Web Token: three base64url segments (header, payload, signature) separated by dots.
Epoch time
Seconds elapsed since 1 January 1970 UTC — the format most APIs use for timestamps.
UUID v4
A 122-bit random identifier with a collision probability low enough to ignore in practice.

Data Handling

Data handling depends on this tool's implementation. Read the Data handling notice above the tool before entering sensitive information. Some features run locally; others contact named providers or ProfitTool services. Site analytics, advertising, and embedded resources may also make separate requests.

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Check the individual tool's data-handling notice before entering staging secrets or personal data.
  • Use ⌘/Ctrl-A to select-all inside the editor before copying results.
  • Pair it with your terminal — copy the output straight into a curl or fetch call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to paste secrets or production payloads into XML Formatter?›

Do not paste live credentials into a website unless you have verified the tool's implementation and data-handling notice. Rotate any credential you have already exposed.

Are there related developer tools tools I should use alongside it?›

Yes — the related-tools panel on this page links the utilities most people open right before or after XML Formatter, so you can chain them into one workflow.

Which standards does XML Formatter follow?›

It relies on native Web APIs — TextEncoder, SubtleCrypto, JSON and the URL parser — so output matches what your runtime will produce in Node, Deno or the browser.

Is XML Formatter free to use?›

Yes — XML Formatter is completely free with no signup, watermark, trial or hidden paywall, however often you use it.

What happens if my input is malformed?›

You get a specific parse error with the offending position instead of a silent failure, which is usually enough to spot the missing comma or bracket.

Does XML Formatter work on mobile phones and tablets?›

Yes. The layout is mobile-first and tested on iOS Safari, Android Chrome and every current desktop browser, with tap targets sized for thumbs.

Can I automate this xml formatter in CI?›

This page is interactive, but everything it does maps to a one-line script using the same Web APIs, so porting the logic into a CI step is straightforward.

Is my data safe when I use this xml formatter?›

Data handling varies by tool. Read the notice above the workspace to see whether your input stays in the browser or is sent to a named provider or service. Avoid entering sensitive information unless you understand that tool's handling.

How is XML Formatter different from other online xml formatter tools?›

It does one job without pop-ups, forced sign-in or interstitials, and remembers your settings between visits so repeat work takes seconds.