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HTML Prettify

Format messy HTML into clean readable markup with indentation and line breaks.

Tool

Use this HTML Prettify tool to format raw or minified HTML into a readable structure. It is useful for inspecting copied markup, debugging templates, cleaning generated HTML, reviewing nested elements, and making front-end code easier to scan before editing or sharing.

About this tool

Use this HTML Prettify tool to format raw or minified HTML into a readable structure. It is useful for inspecting copied markup, debugging templates, cleaning generated HTML, reviewing nested elements, and making front-end code easier to scan before editing or sharing.

Use html prettify when you need a fast browser-based result without extra setup. It works well for quick checks, one-off tasks, and routine formatting or calculation work.

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Why use this tool

How to use

  1. Paste HTML into the input box
  2. Click Run Tool to format the markup
  3. Review the indented output with line breaks
  4. Check the nested structure and tags more easily
  5. Copy the formatted HTML for editing, debugging, or documentation

Examples

Example

Input

<div><h1>Hello</h1><p>World</p></div>

Output

<div>
  <h1>Hello</h1>
  <p>World</p>
</div>

Useful when copied HTML is all on one line and hard to read.

Example

Input

<ul><li>One</li><li><strong>Two</strong></li></ul>

Output

<ul>
  <li>One</li>
  <li>
    <strong>Two</strong>
  </li>
</ul>

Makes nested structures easier to inspect before editing.

Common errors

Pasting HTML fragments with broken tags

Fix: Check whether every opening tag has a matching closing tag before formatting.

Expecting the tool to validate every HTML rule

Fix: Use it mainly for readability. It formats structure, but it is not a full validator.

Formatting template syntax mixed into HTML

Fix: Review framework placeholders or server-side template syntax after formatting.

FAQ

What does HTML Prettify do?

It formats HTML with indentation and line breaks to make the markup easier to read.

Is HTML Prettify the same as an HTML beautifier?

Yes. Both names usually mean formatting HTML into a cleaner readable layout.

Does HTML Prettify change the HTML structure?

It should only change formatting and whitespace, not the intended markup structure.

What is the difference between HTML Prettify and HTML Minify?

HTML Prettify adds readable spacing and indentation. HTML Minify removes unnecessary whitespace.

Can I use it for copied HTML from browser dev tools?

Yes. That is one of the most useful cases for this tool.

Use cases

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