What is XHTMLized?
XHTMLized is a free open source browser plugin available for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Safari that helps web developers and website owners convert regular HTML pages into valid XHTML markup.
It works by parsing the HTML code of web pages as you browse and then fixing common errors, adding missing tags, and cleaning up messy code. The goal is to take poorly coded HTML and convert it into valid XHTML that meets web standards.
Some key benefits of using XHTMLized include:
- Improved accessibility for users with disabilities who rely on screen readers and other assistive devices
- Better search engine optimization since search engines tend to favor valid markup
- Easier troubleshooting of issues since XHTML has stricter error checking
- Future-proofing of web pages as the web industry moves towards XHTML as the new standard
XHTMLized is available for free and only takes a minute to install. Once enabled, it will automatically clean up the HTML of pages as you browse without any need to configure or tweak settings. For web developers and site owners, it's a simple way to improve conformance to web standards.