Does the HTML Formatter change the functionality of my code?

No, it only modifies the whitespace and indentation. The logical structure and browser rendering remain identical to the original code.

Is my code stored on a server when I use the formatter?

Our tool uses client-side processing, meaning your code stays in your browser and is never uploaded to our servers.

Can it handle HTML5 and XHTML?

Yes, the formatter is compatible with HTML5, XHTML, and older versions of HTML, adapting its rules based on the detected syntax.

Can I customize the number of spaces for indentation?

Absolutely. You can choose between 2, 4, or 8 spaces, or use tabs depending on your project's style guide.

Does the formatter remove comments from the code?

By default, it preserves all HTML comments, though some advanced settings allow you to strip them if you are preparing code for a specific output.

How does this help with SEO?

While formatters don't directly change rankings, they allow SEOs to clearly see the heading hierarchy and metadata structure, making it easier to optimize on-page elements.

HTML Formatter & Beautifier

HTML Formatter Online — Indent & Beautify HTML

The HTML Formatter takes unindented, minified, or messy HTML and outputs clean, properly nested code with consistent indentation. Handles all standard HTML including inline elements, block elements, script/style tags, HTML5 custom elements, and deeply nested structures.

How to Format HTML Online

Paste your HTML into the input field — minified, single-line, or poorly indented
Choose indentation: 2 spaces (default), 4 spaces, or tab
Click Format HTML to produce clean, properly nested output
Copy the formatted result

When to Use an HTML Indentation Tool

Format minified HTML from build tools (Webpack, Vite) for inspection
Indent HTML copied from browser View Source
Beautify CMS-generated HTML (WordPress, Shopify templates)
Format HTML email templates from Mailchimp or similar tools
Improve HTML readability for code review

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I indent HTML code online?

Paste your HTML into this formatter, choose indentation size (2 or 4 spaces, or tab), and click Format HTML. Correct indentation is added to all nested elements instantly.

What is an HTML formatter?

An HTML formatter (HTML beautifier or indentation tool) takes unstructured or minified HTML and reformats it with consistent indentation and line breaks for readability.

Does formatting HTML change how it renders?

No. Whitespace between block elements has no effect on rendering. Formatting is purely for human readability.

Can I format HTML with embedded CSS and JavaScript?

Yes. This tool handles style and script tags and formats their content according to CSS and JavaScript rules respectively.

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