CSS Formatter & Beautifier
Format, beautify, and minify CSS code with proper indentation and syntax highlighting.
Use Cases
- Clean up minified CSS from production sites
- Standardize CSS formatting across a team
- Minify stylesheets for production deployment
- Debug and analyze CSS from web pages
- Sort properties alphabetically for consistency
Features
- Syntax highlighting for selectors and values
- Configurable indentation (2 or 4 spaces)
- Alphabetical property sorting
- Minification with comment removal
- Supports CSS3 and custom properties
Quick Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CSS formatter?
A CSS formatter is a tool that automatically formats CSS code according to consistent styling rules. It adds proper indentation, organizes selectors and properties, and makes stylesheets more readable and maintainable.
What's the difference between beautify and minify?
Beautify expands CSS with proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing to make it readable for developers. Minify removes all unnecessary whitespace, comments, and optional semicolons to create the smallest possible file size for production use.
Does this support SCSS or Less?
This formatter is designed for standard CSS. While it can handle basic SCSS variables and some preprocessor syntax, for full SCSS or Less support, you may want to compile your preprocessor code first and then format the resulting CSS.
Why sort CSS properties alphabetically?
Alphabetically sorted CSS properties make it easier to find and review specific properties in large rule blocks. It creates consistency across your codebase and helps teams maintain uniform styling. However, some developers prefer grouping related properties together instead.
Is my CSS data secure?
Yes, completely. All formatting happens 100% in your browser using JavaScript. Your CSS never leaves your device and is not sent to any server. This makes it safe to format any CSS, including proprietary or sensitive stylesheets.