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
- Paste HTML: Enter your HTML code in the input field
- Select Options: Choose which elements to remove or preserve
- Minify: Click "Minify HTML" to compress your code
- Review Stats: Check compression ratio and file size reduction
- 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 |