XML Formatter & XPath Tester
Beautify or minify XML code and test XPath queries instantly. Essential for SOAP and RSS integrations.
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XPath Tester
How to use the XML Formatter?
- Paste your raw or minified XML into the left input box.
- Click "Format" to beautify the code with proper indentation, or "Minify" to remove whitespace.
- To test a query, type an XPath expression (e.g., //item[@id='1']) in the XPath Tester box.
- Click "Test XPath" to see the matching nodes and text values instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can it validate XML syntax?
Yes. If your XML has a missing closing tag or a syntax error, the tool will display an error message instead of formatting the code.
What is XPath used for?
XPath is a query language used to navigate through elements and attributes in an XML document. It is essential for parsing RSS feeds or SOAP API responses.
About the XML Formatter & XPath Tester
The XML Formatter & XPath Tester by Grab-Kit is a free online tool designed for backend developers, API integrators, and system administrators. While JSON has become the standard for modern APIs, XML is still heavily used in legacy systems, SOAP web services, and RSS feeds. Reading minified or poorly indented XML is painful, and writing the correct XPath query to extract specific data from a deep structure requires trial and error. Our tool brings formatting and querying together in one clean interface.
Using the tool is incredibly straightforward. Paste your raw XML into the left input box and click "Format" to instantly beautify the code with proper indentation, or "Minify" to remove all whitespace for production transmission. Once the XML is parsed, you can use the XPath Tester below. Type your XPath expression (e.g., //item[@id='1']) and click "Test XPath". The tool uses the browser's native engine to evaluate the query and instantly displays the matching nodes or text values, making it perfect for debugging SOAP responses or parsing RSS feeds.
Why use Grab-Kit?
All our tools run entirely in your browser using native JavaScript APIs. This means your XML data is processed instantly without any server-side delays, ensuring 100% privacy for your configuration files or API responses. It is completely free, requires no signup, and works flawlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.