PHP Formatter & Beautifier
Format PHP with standard brace style and clean indentation
What is a PHP Formatter & Beautifier Online?
I built this tool to turn dense, hard-to-read PHP into clean, indented code with proper line breaks and structure. The entire process runs in your browser and helps you quickly spot logic, scopes, and errors.
What Does Our PHP Formatter & Beautifier Do?
When you click Prettify PHP, the script removes existing line breaks, then splits your code at braces and semicolons. It adds indentation after opening braces and decreases indentation after closing braces or PHP’s alternative syntax ends. The result is easy-to-read, block-structured PHP.
What to Expect When Using This Tool
On desktop, two text boxes appear side by side, on mobile, they stack. Paste your PHP into the left box, click Prettify PHP, and see formatted code in the right panel. Use Clear All to reset both.
Common Use Cases
- Cleaning up minified or compressed PHP for debugging
- Preparing readable code for reviews and tutorials
- Standardizing your style before committing
- Understanding legacy code with lots of nested blocks
- Making code samples easier for students and teams
Input and Output Examples
Example 1
Input:
<?php if($x>0){echo "Positive";}else{echo "Zero or negative";} ?>
Output:
<?php
if($x>0){
echo "Positive";
} else{
echo "Zero or negative";
}
?>
Example 2
Input:
<?php
foreach($items as $item){echo $item;}
?>
Output:
<?php
foreach($items as $item){
echo $item;
}
?>
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my code has syntax errors?
The tool only formats structure. It does not validate code—check syntax before prettifying.
Will it alter string contents?
No. Only braces, alternative block endings, and semicolons trigger line breaks and indentation.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Panels stack vertically for easy use on phones and tablets.
Is my code sent to a server?
No. All formatting is local and private in your browser.
Can I change indentation size?
Not in this version. It uses a two-space indent.
How do I copy the output?
Select the Formatted Output panel and use your device’s copy function.
Does it handle alternative control structure endings?
Yes. It checks for endif;, endforeach;, endwhile;, endfor;, and endswitch;.
Benefits of Using Formatted PHP
- Improved readability for you and your team
- Faster code reviews and debugging
- Consistent style across projects
- Easier spotting of nested errors
- Cleaner code for documentation
Best Practices
- Keep a raw copy for execution
- Format before committing code
- Use for peer reviews and tutorials
- Integrate formatting into your editor
- Avoid hand-formatting—let the tool do the work
Getting Started
- Paste your PHP into the PHP Input box
- Click Prettify PHP
- Copy formatted code from the Formatted Output box
- Click Clear All to reset both fields
- Use beautified PHP in your projects or documentation
- Enjoy more readable, maintainable code!