Format messy CSS code into a clean, readable structure (beautify) or compress it into a smaller file size (minify) for web optimization. Fast, free, and secure.
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- Enter CSS Code: Paste your unformatted, messy, or minified CSS code into the input editor box.
- Choose Operation: Select your desired operation from the 'Operation' dropdown: 'Beautify CSS' to make it readable with proper indentation and line breaks, or 'Minify CSS' to compress it into a single line for smaller file size.
- Process CSS: Click the "Process CSS" button.
- View & Copy Output: Your formatted or compressed CSS will instantly appear in the output editor. You can then click the "Copy" button to save it to your clipboard, or "Download" to save it as a `.css` file.
- Client-Side Processing: All CSS processing happens directly in your browser; your code is never uploaded to a server, ensuring privacy and speed.
CSS Beautifier & Minifier - Frequently Asked Questions
What is CSS beautification?
CSS beautification (also known as formatting or pretty-printing) is the process of taking minified, unorganized, or poorly indented CSS code and reformatting it into a clean, readable, and consistent structure. This typically involves adding proper indentation, line breaks, and consistent spacing to make the code easier for humans to read and maintain.
What is CSS minification?
CSS minification (or compression) is the process of removing all unnecessary characters from CSS source code without changing its functionality. This includes superfluous whitespace, comments, last semicolons, and sometimes even shortening property names where safe. The primary goal is to reduce the file size of your CSS, which leads to faster website loading times and improved performance, especially for mobile users or those on slower connections.
Is my CSS code safe with this tool?
Yes, absolutely! The ToolBin.xyz CSS Beautifier & Minifier operates entirely client-side. This means all the processing of your CSS code happens directly within your web browser. Your code is never sent to our servers, ensuring your privacy, security, and immediate processing results.
Can I customize beautification options (e.g., indent size)?
Currently, this tool provides standard beautification and minification without advanced customization options like indent size (e.g., 2 spaces vs. 4 spaces). We aim for a simple, universally applicable solution. If you need more granular control, dedicated code editors or IDEs with built-in formatters typically offer such features.
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