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CSS Minifier & Beautifier - Free online CSS optimization.

With our free CSS Minifier & Beautifier tool, you can easily resize your CSS code for faster load times or neatly format it for better readability. Ideal for developers and designers who want to work more efficiently with optimized and uncluttered CSS.

What is CSS and why should you minify it?

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is the language that makes websites look good. It controls colors, fonts, layout, and animations, but as a website grows, the CSS file often becomes larger and more complex. Minifying CSS is the process of removing unnecessary characters (such as white space, comments, and extra spaces) to reduce the file size. The result is a compact, unreadable code that makes your website faster.

Our free tool offers both the option to minify CSS and to beautify it. Beautifying, or formatting, does the exact opposite: it makes the code neat and readable by restoring the original structure, which is crucial for debugging and maintaining your stylesheets.

Why is minification crucial for your website?

  • Website Speed: Smaller CSS files load faster, which significantly reduces your website's loading time. A faster site improves the user experience and your SEO ranking.
  • Bandwidth Savings: Sending smaller files saves bandwidth, which is particularly beneficial for mobile users with a limited data plan.
  • Improved SEO: Google and other search engines reward fast-loading websites with a higher position in search results.

How to use our CSS tool?

Our tool is designed for both developers and hobbyists. Enter your code, and we will do the rest:

  1. Copy and Paste: Copy your CSS code and paste it into the editor.
  2. Choose your action: Click the "Minify" button to get a compact version, or "Beautify" to format the code neatly.
  3. Copy the Result: The tool immediately returns the edited code. You can easily copy it and paste it into your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about CSS

Here we answer some frequently asked questions about working with CSS:

What is the difference between minification and compression (like Gzip)?

Minification removes unnecessary characters from the code. Compression, such as Gzip, is an additional step that further reduces the total file size using algorithms. Both methods can be combined for maximum efficiency.

Are comments removed during minification?

Yes, our minification process removes all comments, extra spaces, and white lines to make the file size as small as possible. This ensures optimal performance.

Fun Facts about CSS

  • The first version of CSS was proposed in 1996 by Håkon Wium Lie, who was one of the original developers of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
  • There are hundreds of CSS frameworks and libraries, including Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS, that significantly simplify the work of web designers.
  • Poor CSS performance can double a website's loading time, while optimized CSS can reduce the loading time by as much as 50%.

Optimize your website speed today with our powerful CSS tool!

FAQ

How are the files processed?

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Your privacy and security are our top priority. Files are deleted from our servers immediately after processing. We do not store your files.

Is the website safe to use?

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Yes, our website is fully secured with SSL encryption to ensure that all of your data is transmitted safely.

Are there costs associated with the service?

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There are no costs associated to the services we deliver. Everything is free and has unlimited access

Which file formats are supported?

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We support a wide range of file formats, including PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLSX, JPG, PNG, and more. You can find the full list on our website.

Why are my conversions taking so long?

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The duration of a conversion can vary. Complex tasks require more processing time to ensure the best quality. A slow internet connection can also affect upload speed.

Is an API available?

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Currently, there is no public API available. We are working on the possibilities of offering an API in the future.