CSS Formatter

CSS Formatter

Advanced CSS formatter and minifier for developers. Beautify CSS with proper indentation or minify for production with compression statistics.

Developer Tools

CSS Input

About CSS Formatter

Format and minify CSS code for better readability and performance.

  • Beautify with proper indentation
  • Minify to reduce file size
  • Remove unnecessary whitespace
  • Optimize for production

Formatted Output

Paste your CSS and click Format

to see the beautified output

About & Features

Learn more about this tool and its capabilities

About CSS Formatter

Format, beautify, and minify CSS stylesheets with our professional CSS formatter. Essential for web developers and designers working with cascading style sheets, this tool helps maintain clean, readable code while optimizing for production.

Whether you're cleaning up messy CSS from various sources, preparing code for deployment, or just want to maintain consistent formatting, our CSS formatter handles it all with detailed statistics and compression analysis.

Perfect For:

  • Beautifying minified or compressed CSS
  • Formatting CSS with proper indentation
  • Minifying CSS for production deployment
  • Cleaning up generated CSS from tools
  • Learning CSS structure and organization
  • Code review and collaboration

How to Use

Step-by-step guide to get the most out of this tool

How to Use the CSS Formatter

Beautifying CSS

  1. Paste your CSS code into the input area
  2. Click the "Format" button
  3. View beautified CSS with proper indentation
  4. Each property appears on its own line
  5. Selectors are clearly separated

Minifying CSS

  1. Format your CSS first
  2. Switch to the "Minified" tab
  3. See compressed CSS with whitespace removed
  4. View compression statistics
  5. Download or copy minified version

Understanding the Output

  • Beautified: Readable format with indentation and line breaks
  • Minified: Compressed format removing unnecessary characters
  • Statistics: File size comparison and selector count
  • Compression: Percentage of size reduction

Best Practices:

  • Use beautified CSS during development
  • Always minify CSS for production
  • Keep original formatted version for maintenance
  • Use version control for CSS files
  • Test minified CSS before deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about this tool

CSS Formatter FAQ

Why should I format my CSS?

Formatted CSS is easier to read, maintain, and debug. Consistent formatting helps teams collaborate, makes code reviews simpler, and reduces the chance of syntax errors. It's a professional practice for clean code.

When should I minify CSS?

Minify CSS for production environments. Minified CSS loads faster because it's smaller, improving website performance. Always keep a beautified version for development and maintenance.

How much does minification reduce file size?

CSS minification typically reduces file size by 15-30% by removing whitespace, comments, and unnecessary characters. Complex stylesheets with lots of comments and formatting can see even greater reductions.

Does formatting change how CSS works?

No. Formatting only changes whitespace and organization. The CSS rules and their effects remain identical. Both beautified and minified CSS produce the same visual results in browsers.

Can this formatter fix CSS errors?

The formatter improves structure and readability but doesn't fix syntax errors. If your CSS has errors (missing semicolons, incorrect property names, etc.), you'll need to fix those manually.

Should I use this with CSS preprocessors?

This formatter works with standard CSS. If you're using SASS, LESS, or other preprocessors, format the compiled CSS output. Preprocessors usually have their own formatters for source files.

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