CSS Formatter
Format, beautify, and minify your CSS code instantly.
Make your stylesheets readable or compress them for production.
CSS Formatter
Why Format CSS?
Readability
Turn text-wall minified files into structured, indented code that is easy to understand and edit.
Minification
Compress your CSS by removing whitespace to reduce file size by 20-40% for faster page loads.
Code Cleanup
Fix inconsistent indentation and spacing to meet team coding standards.
Debugging
Easily spot syntax errors, missing brackets, or typoed properties in a formatted view.
Best Practices for CSS Formatting
Consistent formatting is key to maintaining large stylesheets.
- Indentation: Use 2 spaces or 4 spaces consistently. Do not mix tabs and spaces.
- Spacing: Put a space before the opening brace and after the colon.
- Ordering: Group related properties (positioning, box model, typography) or sort them alphabetically.
- Comments: Use comments /* ... */ to separate major sections of your stylesheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does formatting change how CSS works?
No! Formatting only changes whitespace. The browser interprets unformatted CSS exactly the same as formatted CSS.
Should I minify my CSS?
Yes, for production. Minified CSS files are smaller and download faster. Keep the formatted version for development and serve the minified version to users.
Can this tool handle SCSS/LESS?
It works for standard CSS syntax. Complex nested structures specific to preprocessors might not be optimally formatted.