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CSS Minifier & Beautifier

Format CSS with proper indentation or minify CSS to reduce file size. Optimize your stylesheets.

CSS Input

CSS Output

How to Use the CSS Formatter

Format or minify your CSS code in a few simple steps:

Paste your CSS code into the input area
Choose 'Beautify' to format with proper indentation, or 'Minify' to compress the file size
Review the processed CSS in the output area and check the size reduction statistics
Copy the result or download it as a CSS file

Beautify vs Minify

Choose the right option for your needs:

Beautify: Formats CSS with proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing. Makes code readable and easier to debug. Use during development.
Minify: Removes all unnecessary whitespace, comments, and formatting. Reduces file size significantly for faster loading. Use for production.

Benefits of CSS Formatting and Minification

Both formatting and minification serve important purposes:

Performance: Minified CSS files load faster, improving page speed and user experience
Readability: Formatted CSS is easier to read, understand, and maintain
Debugging: Properly formatted CSS makes it easier to find and fix issues
Standards: Consistent formatting follows best practices and coding standards

Best Practices

Follow these tips for effective CSS management:

Development: Use beautified CSS during development for easier editing and debugging
Production: Always use minified CSS in production to reduce file size and improve loading speed
Backup: Keep a beautified version of your CSS as a backup before minifying
Comments: Note that minification removes CSS comments, so document important code elsewhere if needed

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