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XML Validator

Validate XML documents for well-formedness. Get clear error messages, element and attribute statistics, and structure analysis — all in the browser.

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Output
Ready — paste your input and click Format
Try a sample: Valid XML Invalid XML Complex XML
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⌨️ Shortcuts
Ctrl+EnterValidate XML
Ctrl+Shift+CCopy output
Ctrl+LClear all
TabInsert indent in editor
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Well-formedness rules — every tag must be closed, tags are case-sensitive, and attributes must be quoted.
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Special characters — use &amp; for &, &lt; for < inside text content.
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Single root — valid XML must have exactly one root element containing all others.
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100% private — validation happens entirely in your browser.

What is XML Validation?

XML validation checks that a document is well-formed — meaning it follows the core XML syntax rules. Well-formed XML has a single root element, all tags are properly closed and nested, attribute values are quoted, and special characters are escaped. This tool validates well-formedness using the browser's native XML parser.

Common XML Errors

  • Unclosed tags — every <tag> needs a matching </tag>
  • Case mismatch — <Item> and <item> are different tags
  • Unquoted or missing attribute values — must be id="value"
  • Unescaped special characters — & must be written as &amp;

Frequently Asked Questions

Well-formed XML follows the basic XML syntax rules (proper nesting, quoted attributes, single root, escaped special chars). Valid XML additionally conforms to a specific schema (DTD or XSD). This tool checks well-formedness using the browser's DOMParser.
The most subtle issues are: using & instead of & in text, mismatched case in opening/closing tags, or extra content after the root element. Even one character out of place can break an XML document.
Schema validation requires a server-side processor. For XSD or DTD validation, tools like XMLSpy, oXygen, or the xmllint command-line tool support this. This tool validates well-formedness only.
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About This XML Validator

A single syntax error or misconfiguration can break an entire application or cause security vulnerabilities. This free online XML Validator lets you instantly verify your XML for errors, mismatches, and invalid syntax before deploying or using it in production.

How to use

  1. Paste or type your XML input into the tool.
  2. Click Validate or the check button.
  3. Review any errors or warnings highlighted in the output.

Why validate online?

Use this tool regularly during development to maintain high-quality, error-free XML and catch problems early in the workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this XML Validator free to use? +
Yes, completely free. No signup, no account, no payment required. Just paste your input and use it directly in your browser.
Does this tool store or send my data anywhere? +
No. Everything runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device or gets sent to any server.
What browsers does this tool support? +
It works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera — on both desktop and mobile.
Can I use this tool offline? +
Once the page is loaded, the tool runs locally in your browser without needing an active internet connection for most operations.
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