Perl Formatter - Format and Beautify Perl Code Online

Our free Perl formatter allows you to format and beautify Perl code instantly. Perfect for cleaning up Perl scripts, ensuring consistent indentation, and making code more readable and maintainable.

What is Perl Formatting?

Perl formatting involves organizing Perl code with proper indentation, spacing, and structure. While Perl is known for its flexibility ("There's more than one way to do it"), consistent formatting improves code readability and maintainability.

Key Features

Real-time Formatting: Format Perl code instantly as you type
Customizable Indentation: Adjust indent size from 2 to 8 spaces
Code Cleanup: Improves spacing and structure
File Upload: Upload Perl files (.pl, .pm) directly

Perl Best Practices

While our formatter provides basic formatting, consider following Perl best practices:

Use strict and warnings pragmas
Follow consistent indentation style
Use meaningful variable names
Add comments for complex logic

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Perl formatter free to use?

Yes, our formatter is completely free to use with no registration or usage limits.

Does it validate Perl syntax?

Our formatter focuses on code formatting. For syntax validation, use perl -c or a Perl linter.

Will it break my Perl code?

The formatter preserves code functionality while improving formatting. Always review the output to ensure correctness.