Change XML Syntax

Replace angle braces and quotes in XML with other characters — square brackets, braces, pipes or custom pairs — for examples and obfuscation.

Input

Live

Style

Open character

Close character

Quote character

Output

About Change XML Syntax

Change XML Syntax replaces the angle brackets and quotes of an XML document with characters you choose — square brackets, curly braces, pipes or custom pairs. The result is a readable, markup-like text useful for examples and diagrams.

Features

Preset bracket styles (square, braces, pipes)

Custom open/close/quote characters

Optional XML declaration handling

Live transformation

Copy or download the result

How to Use

Paste your XML.

Pick a style or set custom characters.

Review the transformed text.

Copy or download.

Examples

With square brackets, becomes [catalog] and becomes [/product].

Benefits

Build readable syntax examples

Hide markup in documents

Learn what syntax delimiters do

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my XML sent to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your data is never uploaded, stored or logged.

Can I download the result?

Yes — use the Download button below the output area, or Print / Save PDF for a printable copy.

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