Free Online HTML Formatter – Beautify Your HTML Code
Format and pretty-print messy or minified HTML with proper indentation and clean structure.
Hey there! Minified or unformatted HTML can be very hard to read and maintain. Our free HTML Formatter instantly cleans up your code by adding consistent indentation, proper line breaks, and clear nesting — making it much easier to understand and edit.
Everything runs in your browser — 100% private, fast, and no data is sent anywhere.
Why You Should Format Your HTML
Well-formatted HTML is essential for:
- Reading and debugging your code quickly
- Working in a team (clean code is easier to review)
- Maintaining large HTML files or templates
- Learning HTML structure more effectively
- Preparing code for documentation or tutorials
How the HTML Formatter Works
Just paste your HTML (minified, messy, or copied from anywhere) and choose your preferred indentation style:
- 2 spaces (default)
- 4 spaces
- Tab
The tool automatically handles block elements, inline elements, void tags (like <br>, <img>), and preserves content inside <script> and <style> tags.
How to Use the HTML Formatter
- Paste your HTML code into the left panel.
- Select your preferred indentation (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tab).
- Click “Format HTML” or let it format automatically as you type.
- Copy the clean result or download it as an .html file.
Key Features
- Smart indentation based on HTML structure
- Real-time formatting while you type
- Proper handling of void elements and self-closing tags
- Choice of indentation style
- Shows input and output statistics (characters, lines, size)
- One-click copy and download
- Sample button with realistic HTML example
- 100% browser-based and completely private
Real Example
Before (Minified HTML):
<nav><ul><li><a href="/">Home</a></li><li><a href="/about">About</a></li></ul></nav>
After (Formatted):
<nav>
<ul>
<li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
<li><a href="/about">About</a></li>
</ul>
</nav>
Pro Tips
- Use 2 spaces for most web projects (most popular choice)
- Format your HTML before sharing code in pull requests or documentation
- Combine with the HTML Encoder if you need to display code safely
- Always format after minifying or after using a builder tool
Why Developers Love This HTML Formatter
- Forever free with no limits or ads
- Fast and accurate formatting
- Clean, readable output every time
- Works perfectly on desktop and mobile
- 100% private — your code never leaves your browser
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