Beautify PHP Code Online
This PHP formatter turns cramped, minified, or inconsistently styled PHP into clean, readable code in real time — right in your browser. Paste a one-line snippet or a whole class and the beautified result appears instantly in the right-hand panel, with proper indentation, consistent brace placement, and tidy spacing.
@prettier/plugin-php plugin, so the output follows a clean, conventional PSR-style layout that matches how modern PHP projects are written.Common Use Cases
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How to Format PHP Code
Paste Your Code
Type or paste PHP into the Input panel on the left, including the opening <?php tag for best results. You can also Upload a .php file, or click Sample to load an example.
See Instant Output
The formatted, syntax-highlighted code appears automatically in the right panel as you type. Line numbers and a live size counter make larger files easy to navigate.
Adjust Options
Set the indent (2, 3, 4, 8 spaces or Tab) and the print width (80, 100, or 120) to control where long lines wrap. The output re-formats immediately.
Copy or Download
Click Copy to grab the result, or Download to save it as a .php file. Use Edit to tweak the output by hand before exporting.
PHP Beautifier Features & Options
Formatting Options
PHP formatting is largely automatic, with two controls that adapt the output to your project. Each change re-formats the result instantly.
| Option | Choices | What It Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Indent | 2 · 3 · 4 · 8 spaces · Tab | Indentation width and the character used per nesting level. |
| Print Width | 80 · 100 · 120 | Target line length before long statements wrap. |
What Gets Formatted
Classes & Functions
Consistent indentation and clean brace placement for classes, methods, functions, and closures.
Arrays & Modern Syntax
Short array syntax, chained method calls, and modern PHP features are formatted cleanly and predictably.
Built-In Tools
Real-Time Formatting
Output updates as you type, with Prism syntax highlighting and line numbers.
Upload & Download
Load a local .php file or export the formatted result with one click.
Editable Output
Switch the result panel to CodeMirror edit mode to make manual tweaks before copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does formatting change how my PHP runs?
No. Beautifying only changes whitespace, indentation, and layout — it never alters the logic or behavior of your code. The formatted output runs exactly the same as the original.
Is my code sent to a server?
No. All formatting happens locally in your browser. Your code is never uploaded, logged, or stored, which makes the tool safe for proprietary and confidential source.
What formatting engine does it use?
It uses Prettier with the official @prettier/plugin-php. The output follows a clean, conventional PSR-style layout that is consistent with what modern teams use in their editors.
Do I need to include the <?php tag?
For best results, yes. Including the opening <?php tag helps the parser correctly recognize the input as PHP and format the entire snippet reliably.
Does it support modern PHP and Laravel code?
Yes. The PHP plugin handles modern language features — classes, closures, short array syntax, and chained calls — so contemporary code, including Laravel-style snippets, is formatted correctly.
Can I customize indentation and line width?
Yes. Adjust the indent size (2, 3, 4, 8 spaces or Tab) and the print width (80, 100, or 120) from the toolbar to control indentation and where long lines wrap. The output re-formats immediately so you can preview the change.
What happens if my code has a syntax error?
The formatter cannot format code it cannot parse, so it displays an error message describing the problem. Fix the reported issue and the formatted output appears as soon as the code is valid.
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