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HTML/XML Formatter Online

The best free HTML formatter and beautifier. Perfectly indent XML and HTML markup instantly for better readability and debugging.

Minified / Messy Code

Beautified Output

Your formatted code will appear here...

Before You Start

Axonix HTML/XML Formatter is a fast, privacy-first utility that runs directly in your browser. Get started in seconds: Copy your unformatted, minified, or messy HTML/XML from your source file.

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How to Use HTML/XML Formatter
  • 1Copy your unformatted, minified, or messy HTML/XML from your source file.
  • 2Paste the code into the left-hand editor panel labeled 'Messy Source'.
  • 3Click the 'Beautify Markup Now' button to run the structural analysis.
  • 4Review the cleaned, indented output in the right-hand panel.
  • 5Copy the formatted result back into your development environment.
Key Features
  • Smart Nesting Detection: Automatically calculates indentation levels for parent and child tags.
  • Standard Indentation: Applies a consistent 4-space tab rule for professional readability.
  • Multi-Format Support: Works perfectly for both modern HTML5 and strictly structured XML documents.
  • Instant Preview: Real-time beautification with a scrollable code terminal for large documents.
  • Security Focused: 100% browser-side processing; your sensitive markup never touches a server.

Practical Guidance

When to use this: Use HTML/XML Formatter when you need a one-off file task in seconds, such as converting, optimizing, or extracting content directly in the browser.

Example workflow:

  1. Open HTML/XML Formatter and paste or upload your source input.
  2. Apply the key option settings for your specific use case.
  3. Review output quality and run a quick sanity check.
  4. Download or copy the final result.

Common mistakes:

  • Pasting malformed input and assuming the output is complete without checking validation errors.
  • Using test data that does not match the real-world format or file type you plan to process.
  • Skipping a final review step before using the output in production or client-facing work.

Privacy note: For most file utilities, processing is performed in-browser and files remain on your device during normal use.

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