How to use

Paste XML (or text for escaping) into the input, pick an action, then copy the result.

Paste into Input.
Choose Validate, Format, Minify, Escape, Unescape, or Info.
Adjust options (indent, remove comments, keep XML declaration) if needed.
Use Copy Output to copy results.

FAQ

Does this tool upload my XML?

No. Parsing and formatting run locally in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.

Why does “Validate” fail even though the XML looks fine?

Common causes are unescaped &/< in text, mismatched tags, or invalid characters; the error box shows the parser message.

What does Minify do to my XML?

It removes whitespace-only text nodes between elements (and optionally comments) and outputs a compact single-line XML string.

Will formatting change my XML content?

It shouldn’t change element/attribute values, but indentation may affect XML where whitespace-only text nodes are meaningful (mixed content).

Why is the XML declaration missing after formatting?

Browsers often don’t re-emit <?xml ...?>; enable “Keep XML declaration” to preserve the original declaration line.

When should I use Escape vs Format?

Use Escape for plain text you want to embed inside XML; use Format for already-valid XML documents.

Can this tool remove XML comments?

Yes. Turn on “Remove comments” and then Format or Minify.