HTML/XML Formatter
Beautify or minify HTML and XML markup.
HTML and XML Formatter
Beautify compressed HTML or XML markup so nested elements, text nodes, and closing tags are easier to inspect.
You can also minify markup for compact storage, examples, or embedding.
How to use HTML/XML Formatter
This formatter makes HTML and XML markup easier to read. It helps when markup is copied from a minified file, an API response, or a template.
Developers often use this page when they need html formatter, html beautifier, online html formatter, and free online html formatter.
Privacy and data handling
This tool is designed to run in your browser for normal use, so your input does not need to be sent to a server.
- Input and output stay on the page while you work.
- Copy buttons use your browser clipboard permission when available.
- Avoid pasting private production data on shared or untrusted devices.
Examples
Format minified HTML
Input
<section><h1>Hello</h1><p>One line</p></section>Output
<section>
<h1>Hello</h1>
<p>One line</p>
</section>Formatted markup is easier to review before editing templates.
Steps
- 1Paste HTML or XML into the input box.
- 2Format it for reading or minify it for compact output.
- 3Copy the result after checking tags and nesting.
Common use cases
- Read minified HTML from a page source.
- Clean up XML returned by an API.
- Prepare markup examples for docs or tests.
Practical tips
- Formatting does not fix broken markup in every case.
- Check that opening and closing tags still match.
- Do not trust untrusted HTML without sanitizing it before rendering.
FAQ
Can this format both HTML and XML?
Yes. It is designed for markup text, but XML is stricter than HTML, so broken XML may need manual fixes.
Does minifying HTML change the page?
It should not change the page when the markup is valid, but whitespace can matter inside preformatted text or inline content.