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HTML Formatter

Format and beautify HTML with proper indentation. Clean up messy markup.

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Indent:
12 tags
Input HTML234 chars
Formatted HTML346 chars
<!DOCTYPE html><html>
<head>
  <title>
    Example
  </title>
</head>
<body>
  <div class="container">
    <h1>
      Hello World
    </h1>
    <p>
      This is a <strong>paragraph</strong> with <a href="#">link</a>.
    </p>
    <ul>
      <li>
        Item 1
      </li>
      <li>
        Item 2
      </li>
    </ul>
  </div>
</body>
</html>

What is HTML Formatter?

HTML Formatter is a free online tool that beautifies and formats HTML markup with proper indentation. It makes complex HTML structures readable by adding line breaks and consistent spacing while preserving the document structure.

Common Use Cases

Web Development

Format HTML templates and pages for easier editing.

Code Review

Clean up minified HTML for review and debugging.

Learning

Understand HTML structure by viewing properly formatted markup.

Documentation

Prepare HTML snippets for technical documentation.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Paste your HTML code into the input area
  2. Click "Format" to beautify the HTML
  3. Adjust indentation preferences if needed
  4. Copy the formatted HTML for use

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fix broken HTML?
The formatter works best with valid HTML. It may not fix structural errors.
Will formatting change how my page looks?
No, HTML whitespace is mostly ignored by browsers. Your page will render identically.
Can I minify HTML?
Yes, use the minify option to remove all unnecessary whitespace.

HTML Formatter is a free online tool that requires no signup or installation. It works directly in your browser, keeping your data private and secure.