CSS Beautifier

Format minified CSS into readable, indented code. Add proper spacing, organize properties, and make CSS maintainable.

About CSS Beautification

CSS beautification formats your CSS code to make it more readable by:

  • Adding proper indentation and line breaks
  • Organizing selectors and properties
  • Sorting properties alphabetically (optional)
  • Preserving comments and structure

💡 Tip: Use this tool to format minified CSS for easier debugging and maintenance.

What It Does

A CSS Beautifier is an essential tool for formatting minified or compressed CSS code into readable, well-indented stylesheets. It takes messy, single-line CSS and transforms it into properly formatted code with consistent indentation, line breaks, and organized structure. This tool is the perfect complement to CSS minifiers, allowing developers to format production CSS for debugging, maintenance, or code reviews. The beautifier preserves the original CSS functionality while making it human-readable, with options to customize indentation, sort properties, and handle comments. Essential for developers working with minified CSS from frameworks, CDNs, or build tools who need to inspect or modify the code.

Key Features:

  • Format minified CSS into readable, indented code
  • Customizable indentation size (2 or 4 spaces)
  • Option to sort CSS properties alphabetically
  • Preserve or remove CSS comments
  • Add semicolons automatically if missing
  • Maintain CSS structure and nesting
  • Show original vs formatted size comparison
  • One-click copy of beautified CSS

How To Use

Using the CSS Beautifier is straightforward. Simply paste your minified CSS and the tool will format it with proper indentation and structure.

1

Paste Minified CSS

Copy and paste your minified or compressed CSS code into the input field. The tool accepts any CSS format, including single-line minified code.

2

Configure Options

Choose your formatting preferences: indent size (2 or 4 spaces), whether to sort properties alphabetically, preserve comments, and add semicolons.

3

View Formatted CSS

The beautified CSS appears in the output field with proper indentation, line breaks, and organized structure. Review the formatted code to ensure it meets your needs.

4

Copy Formatted Code

Click the "Copy" button to copy the beautified CSS to your clipboard. Use it in your code editor, share with team members, or use for debugging.

Pro Tips

  • •Use 2-space indentation for consistency with most style guides
  • •Sort properties alphabetically for easier property location
  • •Preserve comments when working with framework CSS
  • •The tool maintains CSS functionality - only formatting changes

Benefits

Improves code readability and maintainability
Makes debugging minified CSS much easier
Enables code reviews and collaboration
Helps understand third-party CSS structure
Complements CSS minifiers in development workflow

Use Cases

Formatting Minified CSS

Format minified CSS from CDNs or frameworks into readable code for debugging and maintenance.

Debugging Production CSS

Beautify production CSS to identify and fix styling issues more easily.

Code Reviews

Format CSS for code reviews and team collaboration, making changes easier to review.

Learning CSS Structure

Learn CSS structure and organization by formatting minified code from libraries and frameworks.

Documentation

Prepare CSS code for documentation, tutorials, or educational materials with proper formatting.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 Does beautifying CSS change its functionality?
No, the CSS Beautifier only changes formatting (indentation, line breaks, spacing). All CSS rules, selectors, properties, and values remain exactly the same. The formatted CSS behaves identically to the original.
2 Can I beautify CSS with syntax errors?
The tool will attempt to format CSS with errors, but malformed CSS may not format correctly. It's best to fix syntax errors first, then beautify. The tool preserves the structure it can identify.
3 Should I sort properties alphabetically?
Sorting properties alphabetically can make it easier to find specific properties, but it's optional. Some developers prefer grouping related properties together (layout, typography, colors) rather than alphabetical order.

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