CSS Formatter
Format messy CSS code into clean, readable indented structure, and bring clear order to your stylesheets with one click. Runs in your browser, GDPR-compliant.
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CSS Formatter
The CSS formatter turns messy or minified CSS code into a clean, indented and readable structure. It is ideal for tidying up minified or generated stylesheets.
What the formatter does
- Each rule and each property on its own line
- Consistent indentation inside the rule blocks
- Readable arrangement of selectors and declarations
Comments and quoted content are fully preserved. The result is ready to keep editing in your editor.
Frequently asked questions
What does the CSS formatter do?
The formatter turns messy or minified CSS code into a clean, indented and readable structure. Each rule and each property stands on its own line.
Why should I format CSS?
Formatted CSS is faster to read and easier to maintain. Especially with minified or generated code, the formatter helps you recognize the structure again.
Are comments preserved?
Yes. Comments and quoted content are fully preserved during formatting. Nothing of your code is lost.
How does formatting differ from minifying?
Formatting makes code readable while minifying shrinks the file. The two processes are opposite working directions on the same code.
Does the tool suit minified code?
Yes. That is exactly what it is ideal for. Compressed stylesheets are converted into an indented structure you can keep editing in your editor.
Are my contents uploaded anywhere?
No. Formatting runs entirely in your browser. Your CSS code is not transmitted to our server or stored.