Code Minifier

Optimize your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for production.

How to Use the Code Minifier

  1. Select Code Type: Click the appropriate tab at the top: HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
  2. Paste Your Code: Paste your un-minified code into the "Input" text area on the left.
  3. Click Minify: Press the "Minify Code" button.
  4. Get Optimized Code: The minified version of your code will appear in the "Minified Output" box on the right.
  5. Check Savings: The tool will show you the original size, the new size, and the percentage reduction, so you can see your bandwidth savings.

About Our Code Minifier

Minification is the process of removing all unnecessary characters from source code without changing its functionality. This includes removing white space, comments, and new line characters. It's a critical step in web development for reducing file sizes, which leads to faster page load times, lower bandwidth consumption, and an improved user experience.

Our tool provides a simple interface to minify your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files directly in your browser. It's perfect for quick optimizations during development or for preparing your code for a production environment. All minification is done locally, ensuring your source code remains private and secure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What's the difference between minification and compression (like Gzip)?

Minification is a source code-level optimization. It removes characters like comments and whitespace to make the file itself smaller. Compression (like Gzip) is a server-level process where an algorithm finds and replaces repeated patterns in the file. They are not mutually exclusive; for best results, you should first minify your files and then have your server compress them with Gzip before sending them to the user.

Is the JavaScript minifier safe to use?

Our JavaScript minifier uses safe, regex-based optimizations to remove comments and extra whitespace. It does not perform advanced and potentially breaking changes like variable renaming or dead code elimination that more complex tools like Terser or UglifyJS would. It is safe for most standard code but always test your minified code thoroughly before deploying to production.

Can I minify a whole file?

Yes. You can open your HTML, CSS, or JS file in a text editor, copy its entire contents, and paste it into the input box. The tool will then process the entire file's content for you.