HTML Formatter
Format nested HTML markup into readable lines. Free, private, and local-first.
Use HTML Formatter
Format nested HTML into readable lines.
Paste code and run the tool locally.
Quick answer
HTML Formatter is a free online tool that helps you format nested HTML markup into readable lines. It runs in your browser, so you can work with development data, text, files, or generated output without creating an account.
About HTML Formatter
HTML Formatter helps you format nested HTML markup into readable lines. It is designed for focused local-first workflows where you need a quick result without creating an account or sending your input to a server.
Common uses include cleaning copied html from cms editors, making minified markup readable before editing, preparing html examples for documentation.
Use the examples, usage notes, FAQ, and related tools below when you need to compare formats, build sample data, validate inputs, or move into the next step of the same workflow.
What this tool does
How to use HTML Formatter
- 1
Paste your HTML into the input editor.
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Click Format to process it locally.
- 3
Review the formatted HTML and any status message.
- 4
Copy the result or use it as the next input for another pass.
Examples
HTML input
<main><h1>CodeVella</h1><p>Local tools</p></main>
Formatted output
<main> <h1>CodeVella</h1> <p>Local tools</p> </main>
Use cases
- Cleaning copied HTML from CMS editors
- Making minified markup readable before editing
- Preparing HTML examples for documentation
- Reviewing nested markup during frontend debugging
Related workflow
After using HTML Formatter, many workflows continue with related tools for validation, conversion, cleanup, mock data, or final export.
Privacy and usage notes
CodeVella tools are designed to run locally in your browser. Your input is not uploaded to a server, and no account is required.
Generated test data is intended for development, QA, demos, and safe internal workflows.
Frequently asked questions
Is my data uploaded?+
No. This tool is designed to run locally in your browser.
Do I need an account?+
No signup is required for CodeVella tools.
What does HTML Formatter do?+
HTML Formatter helps you format HTML and produce formatted HTML directly in your browser.
Will this change the meaning of my code?+
The tool is designed to preserve the parsed content while making the result easier to read, validate, or convert.
Can I use this for large files?+
Normal snippets, configs, and copied payloads work well. Very large files depend on your browser memory because processing happens on your device.