What is HTML Formatter?
The formatter places each tag on its own line and indents children by two spaces. It is designed for readability of snippets; it does not validate or rewrite markup.
How to use HTML Formatter
- Paste your input into the editor above, or select Sample to load an example.
- Select Format HTML. If the input cannot be processed, a message explains what to fix.
- Use Copy or Download to take the result with you, and Clear to start again.
Example
Input
<ul><li>One</li><li>Two</li></ul>Output
<ul>
<li>
One
</li>
<li>
Two
</li>
</ul>Practical use cases
- Review generated markup
- Clean up snippets
- Prepare readable examples
Common problems
- Formatting malformed markup
- Expecting formatting to validate semantics
- Running formatted untrusted HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is HTML Formatter free to use?
Yes. HTML Formatter is free and does not require an account.
Does my input leave the browser?
No. This tool performs its processing locally in your browser and does not need to upload your input.