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CSS Minifier & Beautifier

Compress your CSS for faster page loads or format minified code to make it readable again.

Input CSS

Minified CSS

How to Minify or Beautify CSS

1

Paste your CSS

Or click "Load sample" to try the tool instantly

2

Choose Minify or Beautify

Minify for production, Beautify to read compressed code

3

See byte savings

Stats show original size, output size, and % reduction

4

Copy the output

Paste directly into your stylesheet or build pipeline

CSS Minifier & Beautifier FAQ

What does CSS minification do?

Minification removes comments, extra whitespace, and unnecessary characters from CSS without changing how it works. The result is a smaller file that loads faster — often 20–40% smaller than the original.

Is minified CSS still valid CSS?

Yes. Minified CSS is fully valid — browsers parse it identically to formatted CSS. The only difference is that whitespace and comments are removed, which browsers ignore anyway.

How much file size can I save by minifying CSS?

Typical savings are 20–40% for hand-written CSS. Heavily commented or indented stylesheets can shrink by 50% or more. The savings counter shows you the exact reduction for your file.

When should I use Beautify instead of Minify?

Use Beautify when you receive a minified CSS file and need to read or edit it. It adds consistent indentation and line breaks, making the code human-readable again.

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