SOAP Formatter

What is SOAP?

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a messaging protocol used for exchanging structured information between computers over a network, typically using HTTP or SMTP.

• Format: SOAP messages are written in XML (Extensible Markup Language), making them both human-readable and machine-readable.
• Purpose: It’s mainly used for web services, allowing different applications, often written in different programming languages, to communicate and share data reliably.
• Standards-based: SOAP defines strict rules for message structure, error handling, and how requests and responses should be formatted.
• Features:
  • Platform-agnostic and language-neutral
  • Supports security standards (e.g., WS-Security)
  • Designed for reliability and extensibility
  • Works well in enterprise environments

Example SOAP Message:

<soap:Envelope xmlns:soap="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/">
   <soap:Body>
      <GetUserDetails xmlns="http://example.com/">
         <UserId>123</UserId>
      </GetUserDetails>
   </soap:Body>
</soap:Envelope>

In summary, SOAP enables applications to exchange information securely and reliably, particularly in enterprise and legacy systems.

How to Use the SOAP Formatter

• Enter SOAP string: In the Input section, type or paste your raw SOAP XML string into the box labeled “Enter SOAP string here.”
• Auto Update Enabled by Default: The tool automatically formats your SOAP XML as you type or paste it, thanks to Auto Update being enabled by default. If you prefer to format manually, simply uncheck the Auto Update box.
• Click “Format / Beautify” (if needed): If Auto Update is turned off, click the Format / Beautify button to process and neatly format your SOAP message.
• View Results in Output Section: Your formatted SOAP XML will appear in the Output section below.

Use Cases of SOAP Beautifier

• Debugging SOAP web services: Identify and fix issues in SOAP requests and responses.
• Testing and reviewing SOAP API calls: Inspect and validate SOAP messages for correct functionality.
• Cleaning up logs: Improve readability of SOAP XML in logs or reports.
• Sharing formatted SOAP examples: Present well-structured SOAP messages to team members or clients.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a SOAP Formatter?

A SOAP Formatter is a tool that beautifies and indents SOAP XML for better readability and easier debugging.

Can this tool format any XML?

Yes! While it’s optimized as a SOAP XML formatter, it can format any well-formed XML content.

Is this SOAP beautifier safe for confidential data?

Yes. This tool processes everything locally in your browser and does not send your data to any server or cloud. Nothing you paste or format leaves your device, so it’s safe to use even for confidential information.

Does this tool handle large SOAP requests?

It processes moderately large XML well. Very large files might slow down and may be better split into smaller parts.