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CSS Formatter & Minifier — Prettify or Minify CSS Code Free Online

Transform minified or messy CSS into clean readable code — or compress it for production — instantly in your browser.

About Our Free CSS Formatter Tool

Writing clean, maintainable CSS is essential for any web project. But copying CSS from browser dev tools, third-party libraries, or minified production builds often gives you code that's impossible to read. Our CSS Formatter instantly transforms minified or messy CSS into beautifully indented, organized code — and can minify it right back for production use.

Everything runs in your browser. No CSS is ever sent to a server, making it safe to use with proprietary or sensitive stylesheets.

Key Features

  • Instant Prettification — Formats minified CSS into readable, indented code
  • Minification — Strips whitespace and comments for production-ready CSS
  • 100% Private — Your CSS never leaves your browser
  • Real-Time Processing — Results appear as you type or paste
  • One-Click Copy — Copy formatted output instantly

How to Use CSS Formatter

  1. Paste your CSS code into the input field
  2. Click Prettify to format and indent the code for readability
  3. Click Minify to compress for production use
  4. Copy the result with one click

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Prettify and Minify for CSS?

Prettifying adds proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing to make CSS human-readable. Minifying removes all whitespace, comments, and unnecessary characters to reduce file size — typically cutting CSS files by 20–40%.

Does the minifier remove CSS comments?

Yes. All CSS comments (/* comment */) are stripped during minification since they add no functional value to the stylesheet in production.

Can I use this to format CSS inside HTML style tags?

Extract the CSS content from between the style tags, format it here, then paste it back. The formatter works on pure CSS only.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no hard limit. The tool processes entirely in your browser, so performance depends on your device's memory. Stylesheets up to several megabytes process instantly on most devices.

Can this format SCSS or LESS?

The formatter is optimized for standard CSS. SCSS and LESS files may partially format correctly if they use standard CSS syntax, but preprocessor-specific syntax like variables and mixins may not be handled perfectly.

100% Privacy Guaranteed

All processing happens locally in your browser. We never see, store, or transmit your data. This tool is fully client-side and secure.

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