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CSS Minifier/Formatter

Minify or beautify CSS code with custom indentation and comment options.

Minified or formatted CSS will appear here...

How to Use

  1. Paste CSS: Enter your CSS code in the input field
  2. Format or Minify: Click to beautify or compress
  3. View output: See the formatted/minified CSS
  4. Copy: Copy the result to clipboard

Features

  • Format/beautify CSS with proper indentation — turn messy CSS into clean, readable code
  • Minify CSS to reduce file size — compress CSS for production deployment
  • Preserve CSS functionality — your styles work exactly the same after formatting
  • Handle media queries and complex CSS — supports all CSS features including media queries

Use Cases

  • Code cleanup: Beautify messy or compressed CSS for easier editing
  • Production optimization: Minify CSS before deploying to reduce load times
  • Debugging: Format CSS to easily spot syntax errors and issues
  • Team collaboration: Standardize CSS formatting across your development team

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSS minification?

CSS minification is the process of removing unnecessary characters such as whitespace, comments, and line breaks from CSS files without changing their functionality. This reduces file size, leading to faster page load times and improved website performance.

Does minification change CSS behavior?

No, minification only removes unnecessary characters like whitespace and comments. The actual CSS rules, selectors, and property values remain unchanged, so your styles will behave exactly the same before and after minification.

Can I format CSS with syntax errors?

The tool will attempt to format CSS with minor syntax issues, but it may not handle all errors correctly. For best results, ensure your CSS is valid before formatting. If you encounter unexpected output, check your source CSS for unclosed braces or missing semicolons.