The HTML Formatter is a developer utility designed to clean up the indentation of unformatted HTML documents. Reading code that has no line breaks or tabs is difficult. This formatter restores proper line nesting and indentations, making the code readable.

Operations run locally in your client browser, maintaining strict confidentiality for your code templates.

Format Code

How to Use

1

Paste Raw HTML

Input your unformatted, nested, or messy HTML code into the input field.

2

Select Indentation Style

Choose your tab size preference (e.g. 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs).

3

Beautify Code

Click 'Format HTML'. The formatted, highly-readable code is outputted instantly.

Why This Tool Is Useful

Improve Readability: Structure nested tags visually to spot formatting errors or unclosed elements.

Standardize Indentation: Format developer assets using standard indentation rules.

Local and Secure: Format proprietary page codes without network uploads.

Practical Example

A developer downloads a template that has all elements compressed on line 1. They paste it into the HTML Formatter, select '2 spaces', and get a formatted XML/HTML structure with nested blocks.

Limitations

Formats standard HTML/XML structures. It does not validate programming logic inside template scripts.

FAQ

Does formatting affect page loading speed?
No, formatting only changes visual spacing for developer review. For production, minified code is preferred.
What spacing standard is best?
2 spaces or 4 spaces are the industry standard for HTML. 2 spaces keep large nested structures from shifting too far right.
Can it format mixed PHP and HTML?
It is optimized for standard HTML tags. Nested PHP blocks may maintain their literal inline spacing.
Does this tool store code?
No. The formatting is performed inside your local browser using client-side JavaScript libraries.
Can I copy the formatted HTML easily?
Yes, the tool has a copy button that copies the clean code to your clipboard in one tap.