HTML Formatter

Paste an HTML snippet to instantly get a neatly indented version and a minified version.

Updates instantly as you type

01 / Fast steps

  1. Paste your HTML.
  2. Read the beautified and minified versions instantly, updated as you type.

02 / Best for

  • Cleaning up HTML copied from an editor or CMS.
  • Shrinking an HTML snippet before embedding it somewhere size-constrained.
  • Making a minified HTML export readable again.

03 / Why here

  • Produces both a beautified and a minified version at once.
  • Updates instantly as you type.
  • Runs entirely in your browser using the native HTML parser.

04 / Keep in mind

  • Only formats the content inside <body>; standalone <head> elements outside a full document are not preserved separately.

Good to know

Questions & answers

01

Does this validate my HTML?

No, it uses the browser’s native, tolerant HTML parser, so malformed markup is auto-corrected rather than flagged as an error.

02

Do I get both a beautified and a minified version?

Yes, both are generated at once from the same input.

03

Is HTML Formatter free to use?

Yes, HTML Formatter is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.