CSS Formatter
Pretty-print or minify CSS in your browser. The result updates as you type.
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This conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your text is not sent to a server.
Tip
Format pretty-prints. Minify compresses whitespace. These helpers are for reading and shipping snippets, not a full language toolchain.
How to convert with CSS Formatter
Paste HTML, CSS, or JavaScript in the input box.
The formatted result updates as you type — nothing is uploaded.
Choose Format or Minify, or Convert to to open another formatter.
Copy the result. This is a local pretty-printer, not a compiler.
When should you use it?
HTML
Indent tags so a pasted fragment is easier to read.
CSS
Pretty-print rules, or minify before you embed a snippet.
JavaScript
Add line breaks around braces and semicolons for a quick read.
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Code never leaves this tab.
Your code stays private.
Formatting runs entirely in your browser. Snippets never leave this tab.
About formatting HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in the browser
HTML, CSS, and JS formatters pretty-print or minify snippets as you type. They are local helpers for reading and shipping copy-paste, not a compiler, not ESLint, not PostCSS, and not a browser. Format vs minify is a whitespace choice. Convert to jumps between HTML, CSS, and JS with separate persist keys.
Worked example: a one-line <div><span>x</span></div> becomes indented tags. A minified CSS rule block expands onto separate properties. Syntax that is badly broken may still look odd after format — the point is readability, not a guaranteed AST round-trip.
Related: HTML Encode for entities, JSON Formatter for data, Markdown → HTML for notes. Nothing is uploaded. Do not treat format as XSS sanitization.
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CSS Formatter examples
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Format vs minify
| Mode | Example | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Format | a { | Readability, reviews, and diffs |
| Minify | a{color:red;} | Smaller snippets for shipping or embedding |
CSS Formatter FAQ
It pretty-prints or minifies typical rules for reading and shipping snippets. It is not PostCSS, not a linter, and not a browser. Nested rules and odd preprocessors can surprise the layout — check the output.
When you need a smaller embed. For a visual gradient or shadow, use Gradient Generator or CSS Shadow Generator. Color Converter is HEX/RGB/HSL, not a stylesheet rewrite.
No. Conversion runs in this tab. Convert to jumps to HTML or JS formatters.