XML is the standard format for website sitemaps. Crawlers read XML files to index new pages. Formatting errors can prevent crawlers from reading updates.
1. Beautifying XML Hierarchies
XML formatters use indentations to make nested structures clear. Minifying removes spaces to compress sitemap files for faster crawl times.
2. Format XML Files Locally
Use the **XML Formatter** on our dashboard to paste xml strings, check formatting issues, and download clean XML files locally.