HTML Formatter and Minifier

Clean up messy markup into readable indented HTML, or squeeze it down to a compact single-line version.

Paste your HTML below:

Action

Format Minify

Result:

The formatter uses simple tag-based indentation and may not handle every edge case of HTML parsing. Content inside <pre> and <textarea> is preserved during minification.

How to format or minify HTML

Paste your HTML into the input box.
Choose Format to beautify the markup or Minify to compress it.
Click Process and review the output in the result box.
Copy the result for use in your project.

FAQs

What does the formatter do?

It indents nested tags with consistent spacing so the document structure is easy to read, without changing any tag names or attributes.

What does minifying HTML do?

It removes HTML comments and collapses whitespace between tags, which shrinks the file size. Content inside pre and textarea tags is kept intact.

Is the tool safe for my markup?

Yes. Processing happens only in your browser and your HTML is never uploaded. Keep a backup of the original if you are unsure.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Every Handio tool is free, with no sign-up, no limits and no watermarks.

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Why format or minify HTML?

Formatted HTML is far easier to read and maintain, while minified HTML loads faster in production. This tool beautifies messy markup or compresses it into a compact single line.

Prettify minified HTML before editing or debugging a page.
Minify template output to cut page weight and load time.
Review the tag structure of generated or scraped markup.

Tips and Limits

Formatting uses simple tag-based indentation, so complex or unusual HTML may need manual tweaking. Everything runs in your browser and your markup is never uploaded.