HTML Minifier

Compress and optimize your HTML code by removing unnecessary whitespace, comments, and formatting. Improve website performance and reduce file sizes.

Minification Options:

How to Use HTML Minifier

  1. Paste HTML: Enter your HTML code in the input field
  2. Select Options: Choose which elements to remove or preserve
  3. Minify: Click "Minify HTML" to compress your code
  4. Review Stats: Check compression ratio and file size reduction
  5. Copy Result: Use the minified HTML in your projects

HTML Minification Benefits

  • Faster Loading: Smaller files load quicker
  • Bandwidth Savings: Reduced data transfer costs
  • Better SEO: Page speed is a ranking factor
  • Improved UX: Faster sites provide better user experience
  • Server Efficiency: Less bandwidth usage on your server

What Gets Removed

  • HTML Comments: tags
  • Extra Whitespace: Unnecessary spaces and tabs
  • Empty Lines: Blank lines between elements
  • Redundant Spaces: Multiple consecutive spaces
  • Line Breaks: Unnecessary new lines (optional)

Before vs After Example

❌ Before Minification (156 bytes):

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Example</title>
</head>
<body>
    <!-- Main content -->
    <h1>Hello World</h1>
</body>
</html>

✅ After Minification (89 bytes - 43% smaller):

<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title>Example</title></head><body><h1>Hello World</h1></body></html>

Best Practices

  • Keep Originals: Always keep unminified versions for development
  • Test Thoroughly: Verify functionality after minification
  • Automate Process: Use build tools for automatic minification
  • Combine with Gzip: Use server compression for even better results
  • Monitor Performance: Measure actual speed improvements

When to Use HTML Minification

  • Production Websites: Always minify for live sites
  • Email Templates: Reduce email size limits
  • Mobile Apps: Optimize for slower connections
  • CDN Distribution: Reduce bandwidth costs
  • Performance Optimization: Part of overall speed strategy

Performance Impact

File Size Typical Reduction Load Time Improvement
Small (<10KB) 20-40% 0.1-0.3 seconds
Medium (10-50KB) 30-50% 0.3-1.0 seconds
Large (>50KB) 40-60% 1.0+ seconds