CSS Formatter

Format only

Formats CSS as text only. Stylesheets are not injected into or applied to this page.

Developer Quick Tips

• Paste minified or messy CSS, pick indent size (2 or 4 spaces), and format instantly. No upload, no server processing.
• Pretty-print nested selectors, media queries, and keyframes for clearer code review and diff comparison.
• Download formatted CSS as a .css file or copy to clipboard. All processing stays on your device.
• Beautify third-party stylesheets to understand structure without injecting or applying CSS to this page.
• Match your project style guide by adjusting indentation before sharing formatted code with your team.

Frequently asked questions

What does CSS Formatter do?

CSS Formatter beautifies and pretty-prints minified or messy CSS as text only. It adds consistent indentation around rules, selectors, and declarations so nested blocks are easier to read. Stylesheets are formatted as text and are never injected or applied to this page.

How do I format CSS online?

Paste your CSS into the editor, choose your indent size (2 or 4 spaces), and click Format. The tool beautifies your stylesheet instantly in your browser with no upload required.

Can I beautify minified CSS?

Yes. CSS Formatter is designed to beautify minified or compressed CSS by expanding it with readable indentation and line breaks. Perfect for understanding third-party stylesheets or preparing code for review.

Does CSS Formatter upload my data?

No. CSS Formatter runs locally in your browser. Your input is not uploaded to our servers for processing.

Is CSS Formatter free?

Yes. CSS Formatter is free to use with no account required. Processing stays on your device.

Can I control indentation when formatting?

Yes. Choose your indent size (commonly 2 or 4 spaces) before formatting. This makes it easy to match your project's style guide or prepare CSS for code review.

Will my input be stored after I close the tab?

No. Input stays in memory for the current page. Closing the tab clears it. Theme preference is stored locally in your browser and is not tool input.

Can I pretty-print CSS with custom formatting?

Yes. You control indentation size and the tool applies consistent formatting to all rules and nested blocks. Output is ready to copy, download, or paste into your project.

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