Free CSS Formatter & Beautifier

Format CSS in your browser with js-beautify. Indent control, newlines between rules, local processing.

Sample CSS

About CSS Formatter

Beautify CSS with `js-beautify`’s CSS printer: `indent_size` plus `newline_between_rules: true`, then copy output.

How it works (technical)

Library: `js-beautify` — `import { css as beautifyCss } from 'js-beautify'`. Call: `beautifyCss(input, { indent_size, newline_between_rules: true })`.

Whitespace-only; cascade and specificity unchanged. SCSS/Less may only partially format.

Runs in-browser; stylesheet text is not uploaded to WebTooly for formatting.

When to use it

  • Minified bundles

    Expand one-line CSS from a build before you diff or annotate.

  • Inherited stylesheets

    Normalize inconsistent spacing before a refactor.

  • Reviews

    Make selectors and blocks easier to scan in a PR.

How to Use CSS Formatter

  1. 1Paste your CSS code into the input area.
  2. 2Choose your preferred indentation size.
  3. 3Click "Format CSS" to beautify your stylesheet.
  4. 4Copy the formatted CSS from the output area.

Key Features

  • `js-beautify` CSS module
  • Indent 2 or 4
  • `newline_between_rules`
  • Copy output

Benefits

  • Same beautifier family as many editors
  • Local paste only
  • Readable diffs after reformat

Frequently Asked Questions

Will formatting affect my CSS styles?

No, CSS formatting only changes whitespace and indentation. Your styles will render exactly the same in browsers.

Can I format SCSS or LESS?

This tool is optimized for standard CSS. SCSS and LESS may work for basic formatting, but preprocessor-specific syntax might not format perfectly.

Should I format CSS before or after minifying?

Format CSS during development for readability. Minify only for production deployment to reduce file size.

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