Code Minifier
Optimize your web assets for peak performance. Compress JS, CSS, HTML, and JSON instantly with our professional-grade minification tool.
Code Minifier
Compress your code for faster load times
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Output (Minified)0 B
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What is Code Minifier?
Minify JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and JSON code to reduce file sizes and improve web performance. Remove whitespace, comments, and optimize code structure. Instant compression with size savings analysis.
Perfect for:
- Production JavaScript optimization
- CSS delivery optimization
- HTML email template compression
- JSON API response minification
- npm package size reduction
- Website performance tuning
- Code golf and size challenges
- Quick prototype optimization
✨ Key Features
- ✓Minify JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and JSON formats
- ✓JavaScript: Terser optimization with safe variable mangling
- ✓CSS: Property deduplication and whitespace removal
- ✓HTML: Inline resource compression and tag optimization
- ✓JSON: Whitespace stripping for transmission efficiency
- ✓Real-time file size comparison with percentage savings
- ✓One-click copy to clipboard for production use
- ✓100% client-side processing—code never uploads
Why Choose Our Free Code Minifier?
100% Free Forever
No hidden fees, no premium tiers, no credit card required. Completely free.
Privacy First
Your data never leaves your browser. We don't track or store anything.
No Sign-up Required
Start using immediately. No registration, no email, no verification.
Free alternative to: JavaScript Minifier, MinifyCode.com, Webpack, esbuild, Terser CLI
How to Use Code Minifier Online
Get started in seconds with our simple 4-step process
Step 1
Select the type of code you want to minify (JS, CSS, HTML, or JSON).
Step 2
Paste your original code into the 'Input' text area.
Step 3
Click 'Minify' button to start the compression process.
Step 4
Review the savings statistics and click 'Copy' to get your optimized code.
Code Minifier FAQ
Everything you need to know about our code minifier
Will minifying my code break its functionality?
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No. Our minifier only removes non-functional elements like whitespace and comments. For JavaScript, it performs safe variable renaming that preserves logical flow. Always test minified code before production use.
How much file size can I expect to save?
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Typically 20-80% depending on code structure. JavaScript with many comments and long variable names sees 40-60% reduction. CSS with extensive formatting sees 30-50% reduction. JSON is usually 10-30% smaller.
Is it safe to minify JSON files?
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Yes, minifying JSON simply removes whitespace and newlines. The data structure remains identical and valid. This is commonly done for API responses to reduce transmission size.
Do you store my code?
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Never. All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your code is never sent to our servers, logged, or stored. Refreshing the page clears all input.
What's the difference between minification and obfuscation?
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Minification reduces file size by removing whitespace and shortening names. Obfuscation intentionally makes code hard to read for security. Our tool minifies only—it doesn't obfuscate or protect code from reverse engineering.
Can I minify multiple files at once?
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Currently, files are processed one at a time. For bulk minification in projects, consider build tools like Webpack, Vite, or Rollup which handle multiple files and generate source maps.
Does minification affect debugging?
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Minified code is harder to debug due to single-letter variable names and no line breaks. For production debugging, generate source maps alongside minified code to map errors back to original source.
Should I minify code during development?
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No. Only minify for production builds. Development should use readable, formatted code with full comments. Minification is an optimization step before deployment.
Understanding Code Minifier: A Complete Guide
Code minification is a critical optimization technique for web performance. By removing unnecessary characters like whitespace, comments, and line breaks, minified code loads faster, reduces bandwidth usage, and improves page speed scores—all while maintaining identical functionality.
Our Code Minifier supports JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and JSON formats, using industry-standard algorithms. For JavaScript, we use Terser for safe code transformation including variable renaming. CSS minification removes redundant properties and optimizes selectors. HTML minification compresses inline CSS and JavaScript while preserving document structure. JSON minification simply removes whitespace for data transmission.
Whether you're preparing code for production deployment, optimizing website performance, or meeting platform size limits (like npm package size restrictions), this tool provides instant compression with before/after size comparison. All processing happens locally in your browser—your source code never leaves your machine, making it safe for proprietary code optimization.
Key Benefits of Using Code Minifier
Technical Specifications
Code Minifier vs Competitors
vs JavaScript Minifier (jscompress.com)
Code Minifier Advantages
- ✓Multi-format
- ✓No ads
- ✓Better compression
- ✓Size analysis
JavaScript Minifier (jscompress.com) Limitations
- ✗JS only
- ✗Ad-supported
- ✗Limited stats
- ✗Basic interface
Pricing Comparison
Code Minifier: Free Forever
JavaScript Minifier (jscompress.com): Free with ads
vs Minify Code (minifycode.com)
Code Minifier Advantages
- ✓More formats
- ✓Detailed stats
- ✓Modern UI
- ✓Instant results
Minify Code (minifycode.com) Limitations
- ✗Separate pages per format
- ✗Basic stats
- ✗No bulk processing
Pricing Comparison
Code Minifier: Free Forever
Minify Code (minifycode.com): Free
vs Build tools (Webpack, Vite)
Code Minifier Advantages
- ✓No install needed
- ✓Instant access
- ✓One-off minification
- ✓Quick testing
Build tools (Webpack, Vite) Limitations
- ✗Requires build config
- ✗Not for one-off use
- ✗Steep learning curve
Pricing Comparison
Code Minifier: Free Forever
Build tools (Webpack, Vite): Free (requires setup)
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Issue: Minified JavaScript doesn't work in browser
Solution: Ensure you're not using ES6+ features if targeting older browsers. Check console for syntax errors. Some advanced Terser options may need adjustment for legacy browser support.
Issue: CSS minification broke my styles
Solution: CSS minification shouldn't break functionality. If styles are missing, check that the original CSS didn't have syntax errors. The tool requires valid CSS input.
Issue: File too large to process
Solution: Files over 2MB may cause browser performance issues. For very large files, consider using command-line tools like terser-cli or esbuild which handle large files more efficiently.
Best Practices for Using Code Minifier
Security & Privacy Features
Performance Metrics
Process files up to 2MB in size
Average compression: 40-60% size reduction
Processing time: 100-500ms typical
Zero server round-trips required