JavaScript Formatter

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Format JavaScript code with proper indentation, spacing, and style conventions. Makes JavaScript more readable and maintainable by applying consistent formatting rules. Perfect for cleaning up minified code or standardizing code style across projects.

JavaScript Formatter
Format and beautify JavaScript code with proper indentation
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What is a JavaScript formatter?

A JavaScript formatter takes compressed or poorly spaced JS and outputs clean, indented code. It aligns blocks, standardizes spacing, and spots common syntax issues, making scripts easier to read and debug. Use it for frontend bundles, snippets, or Node utilities without opening an IDE. Everything runs in your browser.

How to use the JavaScript formatter

  1. Paste JS: Add minified bundles, inline scripts, or utility functions.
  2. Choose indentation: Select 2 or 4 spaces to match your style guide.
  3. Get results: View formatted code instantly. Copy it or download as a .js file.

Why use this formatter?

  • Faster debugging: Clear indentation reveals missing braces or misplaced commas.
  • Readable reviews: Share tidy code in pull requests or docs.
  • Local privacy: Scripts stay on your device; nothing is uploaded.

Use case 1: Debug minified snippets

Beautify console snippets or third-party widgets before inspecting logic.

Use case 2: Code review prep

Format pasted code blocks for clearer PR comments or documentation.

Use case 3: Learning and onboarding

Clean up examples to teach newer teammates how a script flows.

Examples

Basic example

Input: function add(a,b){return a+b}
Output:

function add(a, b) {
  return a + b;
}

Advanced example

Input: Minified bundle with nested callbacks
Output: Multi-line, indented code showing function scopes clearly.

Common errors

Unterminated strings

If parsing fails, look for missing quotes. The formatter points to the first error location.

Trailing commas in older targets

Some environments reject trailing commas. Remove them if the code targets older browsers.

Tips and proven approaches

  • Keep 2-space indent for JS to match common style guides.
  • Pair with the TypeScript formatter for TS files.
  • After formatting, run linting in your project to catch stylistic rules.

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Privacy and security

Formatting happens locally in your browser. No JavaScript content is uploaded or stored.

Frequently Asked Questions
The JavaScript formatter takes unformatted or minified JavaScript and reformats it with proper indentation, spacing, and style conventions, making it much easier to read and maintain.
No, formatting only changes whitespace and formatting. The actual code logic, functions, and values remain exactly the same, so your code will execute identically.
The formatter will attempt to parse and format valid JavaScript. If there are syntax errors, it will display an error message to help you identify the issue.