CSS Beautifier
Reformat minified or messy CSS into clean, properly indented rules with configurable indent size. Pairs perfectly with the CSS Minifier for round-trip editing. Runs in your browser.
About CSS Beautifier
Reformats minified or messy CSS into readable, properly indented rules. Reverse the operation with the CSS Minifier, and pair it with the HTML Beautifier.
Secure & Private Client-Side
This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, ensuring your information remains private and secure.
About CSS Beautifier
Reformat minified or messy CSS into clean, properly indented rules with configurable indent size. Pairs perfectly with the CSS Minifier for round-trip editing. Runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support SCSS, Sass, or Less? expand_more
It works best on plain CSS. Preprocessor syntax like nesting and variables may not be formatted correctly.
Can I choose the indent size? expand_more
Yes. The indent slider supports 2, 4, 6, or 8 spaces to match your project style guide.
How do I minify the result? expand_more
Use the [CSS Minifier](/tools/css-minifier/) to compress the beautified output.
Are comments preserved? expand_more
No, comments are stripped during beautification for cleaner output. Keep a commented source file separately.
Is my CSS uploaded? expand_more
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Common Use Cases
- Reading Minified CSS: Turn library output back into readable rules for debugging.
- Inherited Projects: Reformat messy stylesheets left by previous developers.
- Design Systems: Standardize indentation across token files and component CSS.
- Tutorials: Beautify CSS before pasting into blog posts or documentation.