CSS Formatter

Format, minify, and beautify CSS instantly. Sort properties, fix indentation, syntax highlighting. Puro client-side.

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About This Tool

This free online CSS formatter lets you beautify, minify, and validate CSS code instantly. Whether you need to clean up minified CSS from production, format messy styles for readability, or compress CSS for faster page loads, this tool handles it all. All processing happens entirely in your browser — your code never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Features

How to Use

  1. Paste or type your CSS code into the input textarea
  2. Select the desired action: Format, Minify, or Validate
  3. Choose your preferred indentation style for the Format mode
  4. Click "Process CSS" to transform your code instantly
  5. View the formatted output with syntax highlighting and CSS statistics
  6. Click Copy to clipboard or Download to save the result as a .css file

Common Use Cases

FAQ

What is a CSS formatter?

A CSS formatter is a tool that takes unstructured or minified CSS code and restructures it with proper indentation, line breaks, and consistent spacing. This makes stylesheets easier to read, debug, and maintain.

What does the Minify mode do?

Minify mode removes unnecessary whitespace, comments, and extra characters from your CSS to produce the smallest possible file size. This is ideal for production websites where faster loading times matter.

What does the Validate mode do?

Validate mode checks your CSS for basic syntax errors such as unmatched braces, unclosed strings, and invalid structure. It helps catch common mistakes before deployment.

Is my CSS code sent to a server?

No. All formatting, minifying, and validating operations are performed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your CSS code is never transmitted to any server or stored anywhere.

Can I use this tool offline?

Yes. Once the page is loaded, all operations work locally in your browser. No internet connection is required after the initial page load.

Does the formatter preserve CSS comments?

In Format mode, CSS comments are preserved and properly indented. In Minify mode, comments are removed as part of the compression process to achieve maximum file size reduction.

What indentation options are available?

You can choose between 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tab characters for indentation. This lets you match your team's or project's coding style preferences.

Can I download the formatted CSS as a file?

Yes. After processing, click the Download button to save the result as a .css file with proper MIME type. This is useful for archiving or importing into your project.