CSS Minifier
Minify your CSS code for production
Input CSS
Minified CSS
What is a CSS Minifier?
Page load speed matters. Every kilobyte counts. A CSS minifier compresses your CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) by removing unnecessary whitespace, comments, and redundant code – making files smaller and websites faster. This tool takes your human-readable CSS and optimizes it for production without changing how it works.
According to web.dev, minifying CSS can reduce file sizes by 20-30% on average, directly improving page load times. MDN explains that minification is a standard practice in web performance optimization. Our minifier follows CSS specifications to ensure your minified code remains valid and functional.
Everything processes locally in your browser. No uploads, no tracking – just fast, secure CSS compression.
Why Minify Your CSS
Faster Page Loads
Smaller CSS files download faster. Less bandwidth, quicker rendering, happier users. Especially noticeable on mobile connections where every byte matters.
Removes All Whitespace
Strips out spaces, tabs, and line breaks that browsers don't need. Your code stays functional while becoming significantly smaller.
Strips Comments
Development comments help you, but users don't need them. Minification removes all comments, reducing file size without affecting functionality.
File Upload Support
Large CSS files? Upload them directly. No copy-paste required. Works with files of any size, from small components to massive frameworks.
Instant Processing
Minification happens in milliseconds. Paste your CSS and get compressed output immediately. No waiting, no delays.
Copy or Download
One click to copy minified CSS, or download it as a .css file ready for deployment. Integrates smoothly into any build process.
How to Minify CSS
Add Your CSS
Paste your development CSS into the left editor, or upload a .css file. Click "Sample" to see example minification. Any valid CSS works – vanilla, Bootstrap, custom frameworks, whatever you're using.
Automatic Minification
Your CSS is minified instantly. Watch the file size drop as whitespace, comments, and unnecessary characters are removed. The minified version appears on the right, ready to use.
Copy or Download
Click "Copy" to grab the minified CSS for your project, or "Download" to save it as a file. Deploy it to production and enjoy faster load times. All processing is instant and secure.
When to Minify CSS
Production Deployments
Always minify before deploying to production. Users don't need readable code – they need fast-loading pages. Keep formatted versions for development, minified versions for production.
Performance Optimization
Working on page speed? Minifying CSS is low-hanging fruit. Combined with gzip compression (which most servers do automatically), minified CSS loads significantly faster.
Mobile Performance
Mobile users often deal with slower connections. Minified CSS means faster initial page loads, better perceived performance, and happier mobile users. Every kilobyte matters on 3G connections.
CDN Bandwidth Savings
Serving files from a CDN? Smaller files mean lower bandwidth costs. Multiply that by thousands or millions of users, and minification saves real money.
Common Questions
Does minification break my CSS?
No. Minification only removes whitespace and comments. The CSS rules, selectors, and properties stay identical. Your styles work exactly the same way, just in a smaller file.
Can I un-minify CSS later?
Yes, use a CSS formatter or beautifier. Keep your original formatted files in version control though – much easier than trying to read minified code.
How much smaller will my CSS be?
Typically 20-30% smaller, depending on how much whitespace and comments your original CSS has. Well-commented, nicely formatted CSS sees the biggest improvements.
Should I minify during development?
No. Keep readable, formatted CSS during development for easier debugging. Minify only when deploying to production. Most build tools like Webpack handle this automatically.
What about gzip compression?
Minify first, then let your server apply gzip. They work together – minification reduces file size, then gzip compresses the already-small file even further. According to GTmetrix, combining both gives best results.
Is this safe for production?
Yes. CSS minification is standard practice used by every major website. As long as your CSS is valid before minification, it'll work perfectly after. Always test in staging first though.
Related CSS Tools
Minification is one step in CSS optimization. Here are other tools you might need:
Want to learn more about CSS optimization? Read about CSS performance best practices or explore Lighthouse performance audits.