CSS Formatter & Beautifier - Make Your CSS Code Readable
Our CSS Formatter and Beautifier tool transforms messy, unreadable CSS code into clean, organized, and properly formatted stylesheets. Whether you're working with minified CSS, debugging someone else's code, or just want to make your own stylesheets more maintainable, this tool is essential for every web developer.
Why Format Your CSS Code?
- Readability - Proper indentation makes CSS easier to read and understand
- Maintainability - Well-organized code is easier to update and modify
- Debugging - Formatted CSS makes it easier to find and fix errors
- Team Collaboration - Consistent formatting helps teams work together efficiently
- Code Review - Clean code is easier to review and improve
Key Features of Our CSS Formatter
Our CSS Formatter includes these powerful features:
- Smart Parsing - Intelligently analyzes and formats CSS code
- Customizable Formatting - Choose between spaces or tabs, set indentation size
- Brace Style Options - Select between same-line or new-line brace placement
- Minification - Compress CSS by removing whitespace and comments
- Compact Mode - Format CSS in a more compact but readable style
- Detailed Statistics - Get insights about lines, size, selectors, and reduction
- One-Click Copy - Copy formatted CSS to clipboard instantly
- Live Preview - See formatted output side-by-side with input
- 100% Free - No limits, no watermarks, no registration required
Frequently Asked Questions
What CSS versions are supported?
Our formatter supports CSS1, CSS2, CSS3, and modern CSS features including CSS Grid, Flexbox, custom properties (CSS variables), and media queries.
Does it handle CSS preprocessors like SCSS or LESS?
While primarily designed for pure CSS, our formatter can handle basic SCSS and LESS syntax. For advanced preprocessor features, we recommend using dedicated SCSS or LESS formatters.
Is the formatting safe? Will it break my CSS?
Yes, formatting is completely safe. We only modify whitespace and formatting - we never change the actual CSS rules, properties, or values. Your CSS functionality remains intact.
How much can CSS be minified?
CSS minification typically reduces file size by 20-60%, depending on the original formatting. Comments and unnecessary whitespace are removed while preserving functionality.
Can I format CSS with vendor prefixes?
Yes! Our formatter handles vendor prefixes correctly, maintaining their order and formatting them consistently with the rest of your CSS.
Is there a file size limit?
No strict limit, but for best performance we recommend formatting CSS files under 1MB. The tool works entirely in your browser, so very large files might slow down the formatting process.
Best Practices for CSS Formatting
- Consistent Indentation - Use either spaces or tabs consistently throughout your project
- Logical Grouping - Group related rules together and separate them with comments
- Alphabetical Properties - Consider ordering CSS properties alphabetically for easier scanning
- Meaningful Comments - Use comments to separate major sections of your stylesheet
- Remove Unused Code - Regularly clean up unused CSS rules to keep stylesheets lean
- Use Shorthand Properties - Where possible, use shorthand properties for cleaner code
Whether you're cleaning up legacy CSS, preparing code for production, or just want to make your stylesheets more readable, our CSS Formatter is the perfect tool for the job. It's fast, reliable, and completely free to use.