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XML Minifier

Remove line-break indentation from element-only XML; keep inline spaces, mixed text and xml:space="preserve". Whitespace-only line-break nodes are assumed to be indentation in the default mode.

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How XML Minifier works

Remove line-break indentation from element-only XML; keep inline spaces, mixed text and xml:space="preserve".

Whitespace-only line-break nodes are assumed to be indentation in the default mode. Select Keep all text nodes when that whitespace carries meaning. DOCTYPE is rejected; comments and CDATA remain. Serialization can normalize quote and empty-element spelling.

Concept diagram for XML Minifier, showing xml source input and the supported output.
Concept diagram; the three operation images are actual browser captures.

How to use XML Minifier

Start with your own input.

Enter xml source

Replace the example with your xml source.

Input and settings
XML Minifier: input and settings in the implemented browser tool
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Set the options

Set whitespace handling.

Tool result
XML Minifier: tool result in the implemented browser tool
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Run and check the output

Select Minify XML. Review well-formed XML without formatting-only whitespace, then use Copy result or download the result file.

Review the details
XML Minifier: review the details in the implemented browser tool
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When to use XML Minifier

Compact an element-only XML file

To compact an element-only XML file, start with xml source. Remove line-break indentation from element-only XML; keep inline spaces, mixed text and xml:space="preserve".

Developer input and configuration represented by document cards.
Prepare the input. Concept illustration.

Keep mixed-content spacing

To keep mixed-content spacing, start with xml source. Whitespace-only line-break nodes are assumed to be indentation in the default mode.

A developer example flowing from input to reviewed output.
Inspect an example. Concept illustration.

Inspect a smaller XML document

To inspect a smaller XML document, start with xml source. Review well-formed XML without formatting-only whitespace, then use Copy result or download the result file.

Developer output handed to the next stage of a workflow.
Use the result in your workflow. Concept illustration.

How to read the result

Check what the output means.

Well-formed XML without formatting-only whitespace. Remove line-break indentation from element-only XML; keep inline spaces, mixed text and xml:space="preserve".

Whitespace-only line-break nodes are assumed to be indentation in the default mode. Select Keep all text nodes when that whitespace carries meaning. DOCTYPE is rejected; comments and CDATA remain. Serialization can normalize quote and empty-element spelling.

A developer result reviewed alongside its source.
Review the returned output. Concept illustration.

Supported input and limits

Check the format before processing.

Whitespace-only line-break nodes are assumed to be indentation in the default mode. Select Keep all text nodes when that whitespace carries meaning. DOCTYPE is rejected; comments and CDATA remain. Serialization can normalize quote and empty-element spelling.

Inputs and results are handled in this browser.

Input format and assumptions reviewed for a developer task.
Check format and assumptions. Concept illustration.

Minify XML with your input

Review well-formed XML without formatting-only whitespace, then use Copy result or download the result file.

Minify XML

XML Minifier: common questions

Answers about using XML Minifier and understanding its results.

What does this tool support?

Whitespace-only line-break nodes are assumed to be indentation in the default mode. Select Keep all text nodes when that whitespace carries meaning. DOCTYPE is rejected; comments and CDATA remain. Serialization can normalize quote and empty-element spelling.

Can I save the result?

Yes. Download the result file after processing. Text results also have Copy result. Processing uses local browser code; no account is required.