CSS Formatter & Minifier - Beautify CSS Online
Our CSS Formatter Tool is the best way to format and beautify CSS code online. Using this tool you can transform messy, minified stylesheets into clean, readable code with proper indentation. All formatting is done in your browser with complete privacy - your code never leaves your device.
Features of CSS Formatter
Our CSS Formatter tool comes with many amazing features:
- Beautify CSS in one click - Transform minified code into readable stylesheets
- Minify CSS - Compress your stylesheets for production
- Customizable indentation - Choose 2 or 4 space indentation
- Client-side processing - Your code never leaves your browser
- Sample code included - Test the tool with example CSS
- Works offline - Install as PWA for offline use
About CSS
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document written in HTML. CSS describes how elements should be rendered on screen, paper, or other media.
How to Format CSS Code?
Follow these steps to beautify your CSS code:
- Paste your CSS into the input box
- Choose indentation - 2 or 4 spaces
- Click "Format / Beautify" to format your code
- Or click "Minify" to compress for production
- Copy the result using the copy button
When to Use CSS Formatter vs Minifier
| Use Case | Tool |
|---|---|
| Development | Formatter (Beautify) |
| Production deployment | Minifier |
| Code review | Formatter |
| Debugging | Formatter |
| Performance optimization | Minifier |
FAQs About CSS Formatter
Is my CSS code secure?
Yes! All processing happens locally in your browser. We don't send your code to any server.
What's the difference between format and minify?
Format adds proper indentation and line breaks for readability. Minify removes all unnecessary whitespace to reduce file size.
Does this work with SCSS or SASS?
This tool is designed for standard CSS. SCSS/SASS should be compiled first.
How much can minification reduce file size?
Typically 20-40% reduction depending on the original code formatting.
Use Cases
- Development - Format CSS for easier editing and understanding
- Production - Minify for faster page load times
- Code Reviews - Make stylesheets readable for team review
- Learning - See proper CSS structure with good formatting
- Optimization - Reduce CSS file size for better performance