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    Compress XML online

    Shrink a large XML file (export, data feed, configuration) by removing unnecessary whitespace and indentation, while keeping a valid XML document.

    Accepted source formats

    XML

    How it works

    1

    Drop your XML file: its structure is checked automatically.

    2

    The file is compressed by stripping unnecessary formatting, without touching the tags or content.

    3

    Download the compressed XML, still valid for any software or system that consumes it.

    Common mistakes

    • Using a source file of poor quality.
    • Publishing without checking the final result.
    • Confusing file size, dimensions and quality.
    • Overwriting the original file without keeping a copy.

    Pro tips

    • Always keep an original version.
    • Test several settings before downloading.
    • Use WebP for the web when possible.
    • Choose descriptive file names for SEO.

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    Prepare your files for the web, emails, professional documents or online sharing. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Choose the formats best suited to your needs: publishing, archiving, printing, collaboration or quick sharing. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Frequently asked questions

    No, only the formatting (indentation, line breaks) is removed; the tag structure stays intact.

    Yes, a standard XML parser handles a compressed file exactly like the original.

    Yes, particularly for reducing the size of export files or data feeds sent on a regular basis.
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