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HTML Minifier

Compress HTML code by removing whitespace and comments.

How to Use HTML Minifier

  1. Paste your HTML code in the left input panel.
  2. Configure minification options: remove comments, collapse whitespace, remove optional tags, etc.
  3. Click 'Minify' to compress your HTML. View the size reduction percentage and copy the minified output.

About HTML Minifier

The HTML Minifier compresses your HTML code by removing unnecessary whitespace, comments, and redundant attributes to reduce file size and improve page load speed. Minified HTML loads faster because browsers need to download fewer bytes, which directly impacts Core Web Vitals and SEO rankings. Our minifier strips HTML comments, collapses consecutive whitespace into single spaces, removes whitespace around block-level elements, and trims trailing spaces. The result is functionally identical HTML that's significantly smaller. This tool is essential for web developers optimizing production builds, especially for sites not using a build tool with built-in minification. Every kilobyte saved compounds across millions of page views, reducing bandwidth costs and improving user experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can HTML minification reduce file size?

Typical HTML files see 10-30% size reduction through minification. The savings depend on how much whitespace and comments your original HTML contains. Template-generated HTML with heavy indentation often sees even greater reductions.

Does minification affect how the page renders?

No! Minification only removes characters that browsers ignore anyway (extra whitespace, comments). The rendered output is visually identical. However, it does make the source code harder for humans to read, which is why minification is only recommended for production builds.

Should I minify HTML in addition to CSS and JavaScript?

Yes! While CSS and JavaScript minification typically provides larger savings, HTML minification adds an additional 10-30% size reduction that compounds across your entire site. Every optimization matters for page speed and SEO.

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