PHP Beautifier

The PHP Beautifier is a powerful online tool designed to help you format and beautify your PHP code effortlessly. Whether you are a developer looking to clean up your code or simply need to improve readability, this tool is here to assist you with ease.

What is this tool for?

The PHP Beautifier tool formats your PHP code to make it more readable and organized. It automatically applies consistent indentation and spacing, ensuring that your code adheres to best practices and is easier to maintain. This tool is particularly useful for:

• Cleaning up minified or poorly formatted PHP code
• Improving the readability of your PHP scripts
• Ensuring consistent formatting across your codebase
• Preparing code for code reviews and collaboration
• Converting messy PHP code into clean, professional-looking code

Key Features

• Customizable Indentation: Choose between spaces or tabs, and set your preferred indentation size (1-8 spaces)
• Brace Style Options: Select between expand (braces on new lines) or collapse (braces on same line) styles
• Real-time Formatting: See your code beautified instantly as you type
• File Upload Support: Upload PHP files directly for formatting
• Copy & Download: Easily copy or download the beautified code
• Privacy-focused: All processing happens in your browser - your code never leaves your device

Example Input and Output

Input:

<?php
function greet($name) {
echo "Hello, ".$name;
if($name=="World"){
echo "!";
}
}
?>

Output:

<?php
function greet($name)
{
    echo "Hello, " . $name;
    if ($name == "World") {
        echo "!";
    }
}
?>

How to Use the PHP Beautifier

1. Enter Your Code: Paste your PHP code into the input area or upload a PHP file
2. Customize Settings: Adjust indentation size, brace style, and other formatting options
3. View Results: The beautified code will appear in the output area automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use the copy button to copy the formatted code or download it as a .php file

Formatting Options

Indentation Size

Control how many spaces (or tabs) are used for each indentation level. Common values are 2, 4, or 8 spaces. The default is 4 spaces, which follows PHP coding standards (PSR-12).

Brace Style

• Expand: Opening braces are placed on a new line (PSR-12 style)
• Collapse: Opening braces are placed on the same line as the control structure

Indent with Tabs

Toggle between using spaces or tabs for indentation. Some developers prefer tabs for indentation, while others prefer spaces for consistency across different editors.

Common Use Cases

• Code Cleanup: Format legacy or messy PHP code to improve readability
• Code Reviews: Ensure consistent formatting before submitting code for review
• Learning: See how properly formatted PHP code should look
• Refactoring: Standardize code formatting across a project
• Documentation: Format code examples for documentation or tutorials

PHP Coding Standards

Our PHP Beautifier follows PHP coding standards, particularly PSR-12 (PHP Standard Recommendations). The tool helps you maintain:

• Consistent indentation and spacing
• Proper brace placement
• Readable code structure
• Professional code appearance

Disclaimer

Please note that while the PHP Beautifier tool is designed to handle most formatting needs, it may not always produce perfect results for all types of code. The tool aims to improve code readability and may not address all possible edge cases. Always review the output to ensure it meets your specific formatting requirements. The tool does not modify the logic or functionality of your code - it only changes the formatting and appearance.