Free Online Formatters
Beautify and format JSON, XML, YAML, HTML, CSS, SQL, JavaScript, and more. All formatting runs client-side — your code never leaves your browser.
26 formatters available
What Are Online Code Formatters?
Online code formatters (also called beautifiers) automatically reformat source code or data files with consistent indentation, spacing, and line breaks — making them readable, maintainable, and easier to debug.
Whether you receive minified JSON from an API, compressed CSS from a build tool, or messy XML from a legacy system, our formatters restore clean, human-readable structure in one click — entirely in your browser.
Common Use Cases
- check_circleBeautify minified JSON API responses during development
- check_circleFormat SQL queries for readability before code review
- check_circlePretty-print XML config files from legacy systems
- check_circleReformat CSS after running through a minifier
- check_circleClean up auto-generated TypeScript or Java code
- check_circleFormat GraphQL schemas for documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages and formats can I format?
We support JSON, XML, YAML, HTML, CSS, SCSS, LESS, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, PHP, GraphQL, Markdown, and JSON5.
Will formatting change the meaning of my code?
No. Formatters only change whitespace and indentation — the logical structure and values of your code remain completely unchanged.
Can I format minified or compressed code?
Yes. Our formatters are specifically designed to expand and beautify minified, compressed, or single-line code into a clean multi-line format.
Is there a size limit for code I can format?
All formatting runs in your browser with no hard size limit. Very large files may take a moment to process depending on your device.
Developer Insights
From the Blog
How to Use a JSON Formatter: The Complete Guide
Everything about JSON formatters — how they work, when to use them, and what to look for in a good online JSON beautifier.
Why JSON Formatting Matters More Than You Think
How proper JSON structure prevents production bugs, improves debugging, and makes code reviews faster.
How Our SQL Prettifier Works Under the Hood
A technical walkthrough of our SQL formatter and the engineering decisions that handle edge cases gracefully.