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CSS Minifier

Minify CSS code by removing comments, whitespace, and newlines

Input CSS

Minified Output

How CSS Minification Works

CSS minification reduces file size by removing unnecessary characters without changing functionality.

What Gets Removed

Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CSS minification do?
CSS minification removes comments, whitespace, newlines, and redundant characters from CSS code, reducing file size without changing functionality.
Is minified CSS harder to maintain?
Yes, keep your original formatted CSS for development and use minified version for production deployment.
How much can CSS be reduced?
Typically 20-50% depending on original formatting. Files with many comments and whitespace see the largest reductions.

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