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HTML Formatter Online – Beautify & Pretty Print HTML

What Is HTML Formatter?

HTML Formatter Online is a free browser-based tool for cleaning, formatting, and organizing HTML code. Paste messy or minified markup into the editor and turn it into structured HTML that is easier to read, review, and edit.

Use the HTML beautifier to add consistent indentation to nested tags and attributes. The HTML pretty print option makes complex markup easier to understand, especially when working with long HTML documents or code copied from another source.

If you need to quickly format HTML online, you can paste your code, choose 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or Tab indentation, and generate the formatted result. You can also use the HTML formatter in Minify mode when you want a more compact version of your markup.

All pasted HTML is processed in your browser. For public webpages, the Fetch URL option can retrieve the page for formatting.

How to Use HTML Formatter

Step 1: Add Your HTML
Paste HTML into the editor, import an .html, .htm, or .txt file, load the sample, or fetch a public webpage URL.

Step 2: Choose Formatting Mode
Select Beautify to make your code easier to read or Minify to create a more compact HTML output. You can also choose 2-space, 4-space, or Tab indentation.

Step 3: Format Your HTML
Run the formatter and review the output in the side-by-side editor. Use Sort Attributes when you want a more consistent attribute order.

Step 4: Copy or Download
Copy the formatted HTML or download it as a file when you're ready to use it.

HTML Formatter Features

  • Beautify HTML with consistent indentation
  • HTML pretty printing
  • HTML minification
  • 2-space, 4-space, and Tab indentation
  • Sort HTML attributes
  • Import .html, .htm, and .txt
  • Fetch public HTML URLs
  • Side-by-side input and output
  • Copy formatted HTML
  • Download HTML output

Common Use Cases

Beautify Minified HTML
Use the HTML beautifier to expand compressed markup so nested elements and attributes are easier to understand.

Format HTML Online
Quickly format HTML online when reviewing code, debugging a webpage, or preparing markup for a CMS.

Pretty Print HTML for Documentation
Use HTML pretty print to make code examples cleaner and easier for developers and readers to follow.

Normalize HTML Indentation
Apply consistent spacing and indentation before sharing HTML with your team or adding it to a project.

Minify HTML
Switch to Minify mode when you need a smaller HTML text payload without using a separate minification tool.

Supported Formats

HTML Formatter works with:

  • HTML documents
  • HTML fragments
  • .html files
  • .htm files
  • .txt files containing HTML
  • Public HTML URLs through Fetch URL
  • Formatted HTML output
  • Minified HTML output

For stronger compression (including CSS minify), use HTML Minify. Quick beautify twin: HTML Pretty Print. Preview live in HTML Viewer.

FAQ

Is HTML Formatter free?
Yes. Tools Viewer tools are free to use in the browser with no account required.
Do I need to create an account to use HTML Formatter?
No. Open the tool and start working — signup is not required.
Is my content uploaded to your servers?
Pasted or imported content for HTML Formatter is processed in your browser. Tools Viewer does not store it. Optional Fetch URL (when available) retrieves a public page through a short-lived request so you can edit the result locally.
How is this different from HTML Minify?
HTML Formatter uses a simple beautify/minify path with indent options. HTML Minify uses a dedicated minifier (including CSS minify) aimed at smaller delivery size.
What is an HTML formatter?
An HTML formatter reprints markup with consistent indentation so nested tags are easier to read. Online formatters like this one run in your browser so you can paste, format, and copy without installing software.
How do I beautify HTML online?
Paste HTML into HTML Formatter, choose Beautify and an indent size, click Format, then Copy or Download the result.