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CSS Minifier & Beautifier

Minify, beautify, and optimize your CSS code for better performance

Enhance your CSS workflow with our dual-purpose tool that both minifies CSS for production and beautifies it for development. Instantly compress file sizes or format code for better readability.

Input CSS

Minified CSS

Beautify or minify your CSS to see results

CSS Minification Examples

See how different CSS patterns are minified and the space savings achieved

Website Header Styles

Header
-65%

Original CSS:

.header {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 20px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

Minified CSS:

.header{background-color:#fff;padding:20px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.1)}

Responsive Grid Layout

Grid
-58%

Original CSS:

.grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem;
}

Minified CSS:

.grid-container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:2rem;padding:2rem}

Button Animation

Animation
-62%

Original CSS:

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

Minified CSS:

.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);transition:all .3s ease;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.15)}

Media Query

Responsive
-71%

Original CSS:

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 1rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

Minified CSS:

@media screen and (max-width:768px){.container{padding:1rem;margin:0 auto}}

CSS Variables

Variables
-69%

Original CSS:

:root {
  --primary-color: #3b82f6;
  --secondary-color: #64748b;
  --border-radius: 0.5rem;
}

Minified CSS:

:root{--primary-color:#3b82f6;--secondary-color:#64748b;--border-radius:.5rem}

Complex Selector

Selectors
-64%

Original CSS:

.nav-menu li:nth-child(odd) a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
}

Minified CSS:

.nav-menu li:nth-child(odd) a::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:100%;height:2px}

Why Minify CSS?

CSS minification is the process of removing all unnecessary characters from CSS files without changing their functionality. This includes removing whitespace, newlines, comments, and sometimes optimizing certain patterns to reduce file size.

Minified CSS files are smaller, which means they download faster, leading to improved website performance and better user experience, especially on slower connections.

What is a CSS Minifier & Beautifier?

A CSS minifier and beautifier is a dual-purpose tool that helps developers optimize their CSS code for different environments. The minifier compresses CSS by removing unnecessary characters, while the beautifier formats CSS with proper indentation and spacing for better readability during development.

Minification Benefits

  • • Reduced file size (50-70% smaller)
  • • Faster page loading times
  • • Lower bandwidth usage
  • • Improved SEO performance
  • • Better mobile experience
  • • Reduced server costs

Beautification Benefits

  • • Improved code readability
  • • Easier debugging and maintenance
  • • Better team collaboration
  • • Consistent code formatting
  • • Enhanced development workflow
  • • Cleaner version control diffs

Frequently Asked Questions

CSS Optimization Tips

Performance Optimization

Critical CSS: Inline critical CSS for above-the-fold content

Lazy Loading: Load non-critical CSS asynchronously

CSS Sprites: Combine small images to reduce HTTP requests

Remove Unused CSS: Use tools to eliminate dead code

Use Shorthand: Combine properties where possible

Development Workflow

Preprocessors: Use SASS/LESS for better organization

PostCSS: Automate vendor prefixes and optimizations

Build Tools: Integrate minification in your build process

Version Control: Keep source and minified files separate

Testing: Always test minified CSS before deployment

Advanced CSS Techniques

CSS Grid

Modern layout system for creating complex responsive designs with minimal code.

Custom Properties

CSS variables that enable dynamic theming and reduce code repetition.

Container Queries

Responsive design based on container size rather than viewport size.