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Issue Description
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How It Works
- Step 1: Paste minified SOAP XML messages including Envelope, Header, Body elements with SOAP 1.1 or 1.2 namespace declarations (xmlns:soap, xmlns:xsi).
- Step 2: The formatter parses SOAP/XML structure identifying envelope elements, header blocks (WS-Security, WS-Addressing), body content, and fault elements for error responses.
- Step 3: Applies XML formatting with 2-space indentation, proper line breaks after elements, aligned attributes, and preserved CDATA sections for special characters.
- Step 4: Outputs formatted SOAP messages following W3C SOAP specifications, improving readability for web service debugging, API integration testing, and enterprise system monitoring.
SOAP Formatting Examples
Example: SOAP Request Formatting
<?xml version="1.0"?><soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://www.w3.org/2003/05/soap-envelope" xmlns:web="http://example.com/webservice"><soap:Header><web:AuthToken>Bearer abc123xyz</web:AuthToken></soap:Header><soap:Body><web:GetUserRequest><web:UserId>12345</web:UserId><web:IncludeDetails>true</web:IncludeDetails></web:GetUserRequest></soap:Body></soap:Envelope><?xml version="1.0"?>
<soap:Envelope
xmlns:soap="http://www.w3.org/2003/05/soap-envelope"
xmlns:web="http://example.com/webservice">
<soap:Header>
<web:AuthToken>Bearer abc123xyz</web:AuthToken>
</soap:Header>
<soap:Body>
<web:GetUserRequest>
<web:UserId>12345</web:UserId>
<web:IncludeDetails>true</web:IncludeDetails>
</web:GetUserRequest>
</soap:Body>
</soap:Envelope>Key Changes:
The formatter transforms compressed SOAP XML into readable message structure following W3C SOAP 1.2 specifications. The Envelope element receives proper namespace declarations (xmlns:soap, xmlns:web) on separate lines for clarity. SOAP Header contains authentication tokens or WS-Security credentials, clearly separated from the Body. The Body element wraps the actual web service operation (GetUserRequest) with method parameters (UserId, IncludeDetails). Each nesting level uses 2-space indentation, making the message hierarchy immediately visible. This formatting is critical for debugging SOAP faults, inspecting WS-Security headers, and troubleshooting enterprise integrations with SAP, Salesforce, or legacy banking systems. DevOps teams use formatted SOAP to analyze API gateway logs, validate WSDL compliance, and debug authentication failures in SOAP-based web services. The formatted structure helps identify missing namespaces, incorrect element ordering, or malformed fault codes that cause integration failures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SOAP formatter?
A SOAP formatter is a tool that formats SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) XML messages with proper indentation, spacing, and structure. It makes SOAP messages more readable and easier to debug by applying consistent formatting rules.
How do I format SOAP messages online?
Simply paste your SOAP XML message into the editor, and our formatter will automatically format it with proper indentation and spacing. The formatting happens instantly in your browser.
Is the SOAP formatter free?
Yes, our SOAP formatter is completely free to use with no limits. There's no registration required, and all processing happens in your browser for maximum privacy.
Does the formatter validate SOAP syntax?
Yes, our SOAP formatter validates SOAP XML syntax while formatting. If there are syntax errors, the formatter will highlight them so you can fix them before formatting.
Can I format SOAP requests and responses?
Yes, our SOAP formatter supports both SOAP requests and responses. It formats all SOAP message types including requests, responses, and faults.
What SOAP features are supported?
Our SOAP formatter supports all SOAP features including envelopes, headers, bodies, faults, namespaces, and all standard SOAP XML syntax.