Validate XML syntax and check for errors
Paste your XML
Enter the XML content you want to validate.
Check validity
See validation results with any syntax errors highlighted and explained.
Fix errors
Use the error messages to correct issues and re-validate your XML.
Yes, the XML Validator is completely free with no limitations. Validate as much XML as you need without any registration or restrictions.
The validator checks that your XML is well-formed according to XML specifications. This includes proper tag nesting, matching opening and closing tags, correct attribute syntax, proper encoding declarations, and valid character references.
Well-formed XML follows basic XML syntax rules (proper nesting, matching tags, etc.). Valid XML additionally conforms to a schema (XSD, DTD, or RelaxNG) that defines allowed elements and attributes. This tool checks for well-formedness, which is required before schema validation.
Common fixes include: ensuring all tags have matching closing tags, properly escaping special characters (& as &, < as <), using quotes around attribute values, and ensuring there is exactly one root element. The validator provides specific error messages to guide you.