JS Beautifier / Minifier

Format messy JavaScript into readable code, or minify it for smaller file size.
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Formatting options
Disable to remove // and /* ... */ comments.
Minifier will not remove semicolons.
Tip: Beautify for review/debugging. Minify for production (build/deploy time).
Quick actions
Privacy: runs locally in your browser. Your JS is not uploaded.

Bulk format (multiple blocks)
Separate blocks using a line containing only: ---
Limit: 50 blocks

What does a JavaScript beautifier / minifier do?

A JavaScript beautifier formats code with consistent indentation, line breaks, and spacing so it’s easier to read and maintain. A JavaScript minifier removes unnecessary whitespace and optionally comments to reduce file size and improve load times. Both are useful for debugging, reviewing third-party scripts, or preparing production builds.

This tool runs entirely in your browser for privacy. Beautify JavaScript when you need readability, and minify it when you want smaller payloads for faster website performance.

Beautify vs minify: when to use which?

  • Beautify to inspect code, debug issues, or clean up messy scripts
  • Minify to reduce file size and speed up site loading
  • Keep readable source in Git and minify during build/deploy
  • Minified JS is faster to download and parse for users on slower networks
  • Beautified JS makes code review and maintenance far easier

Tips for cleaner JavaScript

  • Use consistent formatting and avoid deeply nested logic
  • Prefer small reusable functions and clear naming
  • Remove dead code and unused variables
  • Use linting tools in your build pipeline for consistency
  • Minify only for production and keep source maps for debugging

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Will beautifying JavaScript change how it runs?

Beautifying only changes whitespace and formatting, so code behavior typically stays the same.

2. What does minifying JavaScript do?

Minifying removes whitespace and optionally comments to reduce file size and improve load times.

3. Can minification break JavaScript?

Minification is usually safe, but rare edge cases exist (especially with tricky regex or string hacks). Test before deploying.

4. Does this tool rename variables like professional minifiers?

This is a lightweight minifier for quick use. It focuses on whitespace/comment reduction rather than advanced mangling.

5. Does it handle strings and comments safely?

Yes, it attempts to respect quoted strings and common comment styles, but extremely complex edge cases may need a full parser-based tool.

6. Why keep semicolons?

Semicolons can prevent automatic semicolon insertion edge cases. Keeping them is safer for mixed code styles.

7. Is my JavaScript uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your code stays private.

8. Can I beautify minified code from third-party libraries?

Yes. This is a common use case for understanding or debugging included scripts.

9. Can I format multiple JS blocks at once?

Yes. Use bulk mode and separate blocks with ---.

10. Does this tool work offline?

Yes. Once loaded, it works offline since processing happens in the browser.

Quick tips
Beautify first when debugging. It makes control flow and nesting obvious.
Minify during deploy/build time and keep readable source + source maps for troubleshooting.
Popular use cases
WordPress custom JS Theme scripts Landing page JS Debugging minified bundles