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W3C Validator (local)

W3C Validator (local) — a local, W3C-style markup checker that runs in your browser. It is free, fully private, and works with no sign-up.

Client-sideRuns entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device.

W3C® is a trademark of the World Wide Web Consortium. This independent browser tool is not the official W3C validator and is not affiliated with or endorsed by W3C, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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How to use W3C Validator (local)

  
    
      
  1. Enter or paste your text into the input field to begin.
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  2. Tune the Language control before you validate.
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  3. Watch the output update instantly while you adjust the text.
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  4. Use Copy to keep or reuse the result.
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About this tool

  
There is no server behind W3C Validator (local). W3C Validator (local) is a free Code Tools utility that runs in your browser, doing its work on the input you provide without a backend.

  
It is designed to do one job well and stay out of your way. It behaves the same on desktop and mobile, with nothing stored remotely.

  
Frequently asked questions

  

      
What is W3C Validator (local) for?
W3C Validator (local) runs entirely on your device: add your input using the Language control, and it validates it locally in real time.

      
Is W3C Validator (local) free to use?
Yes — W3C Validator (local) is completely free, with no usage limits.

      
Is my input private in W3C Validator (local)?
Yes — your input never leaves your device; W3C Validator (local) does all the work in your browser.

      
Does W3C Validator (local) work on mobile?
Yes — W3C Validator (local) is just a web page and runs on any modern browser, including phones and tablets.

  

  
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