CSS Minifier
Compress and optimize your CSS code by removing unnecessary characters, whitespace, and comments. Minified CSS loads faster, improving your website's performance and user experience.
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Minified CSS
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How to Use the CSS Minifier
- Paste your CSS code in the input area or click "Sample CSS" to use an example.
- Select the minification options you want to apply.
- Click the "Minify CSS" button to process your code.
- The minified CSS will appear in the output area with statistics about the size reduction.
- Copy the minified code to your clipboard or download it as a .css file.
About CSS Minification
CSS minification is the process of removing unnecessary characters from CSS files to reduce their size. This optimization technique improves website loading times by reducing the amount of data that needs to be transferred to the browser.
Benefits of CSS Minification
- Faster Page Loading: Smaller file sizes mean quicker downloads and faster page rendering.
- Reduced Bandwidth Usage: Minimizes data transfer, which is especially important for mobile users.
- Improved User Experience: Faster websites provide a better experience for visitors.
- Better SEO Performance: Page speed is a ranking factor for search engines.
- Lower Hosting Costs: Reduced bandwidth consumption can lower hosting expenses.
What Gets Removed During Minification
- Comments: Both single-line and multi-line comments are removed.
- Whitespace: Unnecessary spaces, tabs, and line breaks are eliminated.
- Last Semicolons: The final semicolon in a rule set can be safely removed.
- Color Optimization: Color values are converted to their shortest form (e.g., #ffffff to #fff).
- Unit Conversion: Units are optimized where possible (e.g., 0px to 0).
- Redundant Values: Duplicate properties and unnecessary declarations are removed.
CSS Optimization Techniques
| Technique | Original | Minified | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove Comments | /* This is a comment */ p { color: red; } |
p{color:red} |
~67% |
| Remove Whitespace | body { |
body{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5} |
~50% |
| Color Optimization | color: #ffffff; background: #000000; |
color:#fff;background:#000 |
~45% |
| Unit Conversion | margin: 0px; padding: 0.0em; |
margin:0;padding:0 |
~50% |
| Remove Last Semicolons | p { color: blue; } |
p{color:blue} |
~15% |
All CSS processing is done locally in your browser. Your code is never sent to any server, ensuring your privacy and security.