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HTML Formatter

HTML Formatter makes markup easier to read by applying consistent indentation and spacing. Use it for copied snippets, templates, emails, and quick frontend debugging.

HTML Formatter Runs locally

HTML Input

Output

Step by step

How to use it

  1. Paste your HTML markup into the input box.

  2. The formatter automatically indents and structures the code.

  3. Review the formatted output in the result panel.

  4. Copy the formatted HTML to your clipboard.

When to use it

Use cases

  • Clean up minified HTML copied from a browser's view-source.

  • Format HTML email templates for easier editing.

  • Make third-party widget or embed code readable before customizing.

  • Standardize indentation across HTML snippets from different sources.

  • Quickly inspect the structure of a page fragment during debugging.

Limits & privacy

What this tool does and does not do

Private by design

Your HTML is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded.

  • Doesn't validate HTML syntax or fix unclosed/mismatched tags.

  • JSX, Vue, and other template syntaxes may not format reliably.

  • Doesn't minify — use a separate minifier to reduce file size.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is HTML Formatter free to use?

Yes. The tool is free and runs directly in your browser with no account required.

Does this tool upload my data?

No. Processing happens locally in the browser tab. Your input is not sent to a server.

What is this tool best for?

Cleaning up minified or poorly-indented HTML snippets, templates, copied markup, and email HTML before editing.

Does it fix broken or invalid HTML?

It re-indents and formats the markup structure, but it doesn't validate HTML or fix unclosed tags and syntax errors. Use an HTML validator for that.

Will it preserve inline scripts and styles?

Yes, <script> and <style> blocks are preserved within the formatted output, though their internal contents are not separately re-formatted.

Can I use this for JSX or template syntax?

Plain HTML formats reliably. JSX, Vue templates, or Handlebars syntax may format inconsistently since the tool expects standard HTML tags and attributes.

How does indentation work?

Nested elements are indented based on their depth in the DOM tree, using consistent 2-space indentation for readability.

Can I minify HTML with this tool?

No, this tool formats and indents HTML for readability. For minification (removing whitespace to reduce file size), use a dedicated HTML minifier.