CSS Formatter & Beautifier

How to Use the CSS Formatter

Paste your CSS code in the left panel. The formatted output appears automatically in the right panel. Use the Indent dropdown to choose 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs. Click the copy button to grab the result. All processing happens entirely in your browser.

What is CSS Formatting?

CSS formatting (also called beautification or pretty-printing) transforms compressed or disorganized CSS into a consistently structured, readable format. Each rule gets its own block, properties are indented inside selectors, declarations are placed on separate lines, and consistent spacing is applied around colons and braces. Comments are preserved exactly as written.

Format vs Minify

Formatting and minification are inverse operations. Formatting expands CSS for readability during development and debugging. Minification compresses CSS for production to reduce file size and improve page load performance. Use this formatter to expand minified CSS you need to read or edit, then use the CSS Minifier to compress it back for deployment.

FAQ

Is my CSS safe?

Yes. All formatting happens in your browser. No CSS is sent to any server.

What indentation options are available?

You can choose 2 spaces (default), 4 spaces, or tabs from the Indent dropdown.

Will formatting change how my CSS works?

No. CSS formatting is purely cosmetic and does not affect how the browser renders the styles.

Can I format minified CSS?

Yes, that is the primary use case. Paste any minified CSS to expand it into a readable, indented structure.