HTML Beautifier & Formatter

Beautify, format, and clean up your HTML code

Input

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Output

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Paste HTML in the input area to get started

How to Beautify HTML - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your HTML Code

Let's get your messy HTML into the beautifier! You have several convenient options:

Paste directly: Copy your messy HTML code from your editor or web page source and paste it into the input editor
Upload a file: Click "Upload" to select a .html, .htm, or .txt file from your computer
Try the sample: Click "Sample" to load example HTML and see how the beautifier works ✨

Example: Messy HTML Input

Here's what ugly, unformatted HTML looks like:

<div class="container"><h1>Welcome</h1><p>This is a sample paragraph with some content.</p><ul><li>First item</li><li>Second item</li></ul></div>
Step 2

Automatic Beautification & Validation

The magic happens instantly! ✨ As soon as you input HTML, the beautifier automatically:

Validates structure: Checks for errors and highlights issues with helpful suggestions
Adds beautiful indentation: Makes nested elements and HTML tags easy to read
Syntax highlighting: Color-codes different HTML elements for enhanced readability
Cleans up whitespace: Removes unnecessary spaces while preserving proper formatting

Example: Beautifully Formatted Output

The same HTML, now beautifully formatted and readable: ✨

<div class="container">
  <h1>Welcome</h1>
  <p>This is a sample paragraph with some content.</p>
  <ul>
    <li>First item</li>
    <li>Second item</li>
  </ul>
</div>
Step 3

Review Beautiful Output

Admire your perfectly beautified HTML! 🎨 The beautifier transforms your code with:

Perfect indentation: Clean, consistent 2-space indentation for optimal readability
Proper line breaks: Each HTML element on its own line for clear structure
Syntax highlighting: Color-coded elements make it easy to identify tags, attributes, and content
Step 4

Export Your Beautiful HTML

Get your perfectly beautified HTML ready for use! 🚀 Multiple export options make it easy to integrate into your workflow:

Copy to clipboard: One-click copying for quick pasting into your code editor or application
Download as file: Save as a .html file for later use or sharing with your team
Real-time validation: Green checkmark confirms your HTML is valid and ready to use

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between HTML beautifier and formatter?

HTML beautifier focuses on making code visually appealing with perfect indentation and clean structure, while formatter typically includes additional features like minification. This beautifier specializes in creating readable, well-structured HTML that's easy to maintain and debug.

Can I beautify minified or compressed HTML?

Absolutely! The beautifier excels at transforming minified, compressed, or single-line HTML into beautifully formatted code. It adds proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing to make even the messiest HTML readable.

Does the beautifier fix HTML syntax errors?

The beautifier validates HTML and shows error locations with clear messages. While it doesn't auto-fix errors, it provides guidance on what needs to be corrected, like unclosed tags or malformed attributes, helping you create clean, valid HTML.

Can I beautify HTML with inline CSS and JavaScript?

Yes! The beautifier handles complete HTML documents including inline CSS and JavaScript. It properly formats all elements while preserving the functionality of embedded styles and scripts. You can also extract and convert HTML tables to readable table format for easier analysis.

Is the beautified HTML ready for production use?

The beautified HTML maintains perfect syntax compatibility with all modern browsers. It's ideal for development, debugging, and code review. For production, you might want to use the HTML formatter with minification to reduce file size and improve loading speed.

Is the HTML beautifier completely free?

Yes, totally free with no limitations on file size, usage frequency, or features. No registration required, and you can beautify unlimited HTML files with full syntax highlighting and validation.