HTML Beautifier
HTML beautifier is a tool designed to format and organize HTML code in a visually pleasing and structured manner.
What is an HTML beautifier?
An HTML beautifier (also called an HTML formatter or prettifier) takes messy or minified HTML and rewrites it with line breaks and indentation, so you can see how the tags are nested. It changes how the code is laid out, not how the page is built.
How to use the HTML beautifier
- Paste your HTML into the editor above.
- Click Beautify HTML.
- Copy the formatted code and use it in your project.
Example
Before:
<div class="card"><h2>Title</h2><p>Some text</p></div>After (the exact indentation can differ):
<div class="card">
<h2>Title</h2>
<p>Some text</p>
</div>When to use an HTML beautifier
- To read minified HTML from a website, email template or page builder
- To clean up HTML exported from a visual editor or CMS
- To find an unclosed or wrongly nested tag, because the indentation makes the structure visible
- To make code easier to review before you share it with a team
Beautifier vs minifier
A beautifier adds whitespace so people can read the code. A minifier removes whitespace and comments so the file is smaller and loads faster. Work with the beautified version, and serve the minified version on your live site.
HTML beautifier FAQs
Will beautifying change how my page looks?
It should not. A beautifier only changes spaces and line breaks between tags. In rare cases, such as text next to inline elements or inside a pre tag, extra spaces can matter, so check the result in your browser.
Can it fix broken HTML?
No. It formats the code but does not correct mistakes. Uneven indentation in the output can help you spot a missing or misplaced closing tag.
What is the difference between an HTML beautifier and a validator?
A beautifier changes the formatting of your code. A validator checks the code against HTML rules and reports errors. They do different jobs and work well together.
Can I beautify minified HTML from a website?
Yes. Paste the minified HTML into the editor and click Beautify HTML to get a readable version.