Is this different from SVG Beautifier?

It is a focused XML-style formatter for source readability.

Does it optimize SVG size?

No. Formatting usually increases source length. Use minifier or optimizer for smaller output.

Does it preserve rendering?

It formats parsed source and should preserve rendering semantics.

Is XML Formatter free?

Yes. SVGKit tools are free to use with no account required.

Does XML Formatter upload my files?

No. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device.

Will XML Formatter change how my SVG looks?

With safe defaults it should render identically. Aggressive options can subtly affect edges, so compare renders for important artwork.

Yes. Active content is stripped, which is also the safer choice for SVG from unknown sources.

Yes, but the second pass rarely finds more waste. A file that has already been optimized shrinks very little.

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XML Formatter

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Format SVG/XML source with line breaks and indentation.

XML Formatter

Format SVG/XML source with line breaks and indentation.

Result

Choose an SVG file, paste SVG markup, or load the sample to begin.

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Where XML Formatter fits

XML Formatter formats SVG/XML source with line breaks and indentation.

Formatting

The tool parses SVG source, serializes it as XML, and adds readable line breaks and two-space indentation.

Use cases

Use it before manual source edits, code reviews, documentation examples, and debugging compact SVG exports.

XML Formatter applies rendering-safe rules and reports the byte delta so the size-versus-risk trade stays explicit.

What gets removed

Editor metadata, comments, empty and hidden elements, redundant group nesting, default attribute values, and excess decimal precision make up most SVG waste. These are the first targets because removing them rarely changes rendering.

Safety defaults

Rendering-safe options come first: the viewBox, referenced IDs, gradients, filters, and masks survive, while active content such as scripts is removed. Stronger passes exist but deserve a visual check.

How to verify nothing broke

Compare the original and the result at small and large sizes, and confirm anything CSS selectors or animation targets reference still resolves. The byte delta is reported so the size-versus-risk trade stays explicit.

Expected savings

Designer-exported files commonly shrink 20-60%. Hand-written or previously optimized files shrink far less, which is expected rather than a sign the tool missed something.

How to use

Paste SVG. Paste compact SVG or XML-style SVG markup.
Format XML. The tool serializes and indents the source.
Copy source. Copy the formatted SVG/XML output.

Frequently asked questions

Is this different from SVG Beautifier?: It is a focused XML-style formatter for source readability.
Does it optimize SVG size?: No. Formatting usually increases source length. Use minifier or optimizer for smaller output.
Does it preserve rendering?: It formats parsed source and should preserve rendering semantics.
Is XML Formatter free?: Yes. SVGKit tools are free to use with no account required.
Does XML Formatter upload my files?: No. The tool runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
Will XML Formatter change how my SVG looks?: With safe defaults it should render identically. Aggressive options can subtly affect edges, so compare renders for important artwork.
Are scripts removed?: Yes. Active content is stripped, which is also the safer choice for SVG from unknown sources.
Can I run it twice?: Yes, but the second pass rarely finds more waste. A file that has already been optimized shrinks very little.