Free PHP Beautifier – Format PHP Code Online

Format and beautify PHP code instantly with customizable styling. Indent size, brace style, spacing options. PSR-12 compatible formatting. 100% free, browser-based.

What Is PHP Beautification?

PHP beautification (or formatting) is the process of restructuring PHP code to follow consistent style guidelines, making it more readable and maintainable.

Why Format PHP Code?

Readability: Consistent formatting makes code easier to understand and review.

Maintainability: Well-formatted code is easier to modify and debug.

Team Collaboration: Shared formatting standards reduce conflicts and confusion.

Code Reviews: Properly formatted code speeds up the review process.

How to Use This Tool

Step 1: Configure Options

• Choose indent size (2, 4, or 8 spaces)
• Select brace style (same line or new line)
• Enable array bracket spacing if desired

Step 2: Paste PHP Code

Enter your unformatted PHP code in the input area.

Step 3: Copy or Download

Get your formatted code from the output area.

Formatting Options

Indent Size

Brace Styles

K&R (Same Line):

function example() {
    // code
}

Allman (New Line):

function example()
{
    // code
}

What Gets Formatted

• Indentation — Consistent spacing
• Braces — Proper placement
• Operators — Spacing around =, ===, =>
• Commas — Space after, none before
• Keywords — Space before parentheses

PSR-12 Compatibility

This formatter follows PSR-12 guidelines:

• 4 space indentation
• Opening braces on same line for control structures
• Opening braces on new line for classes
• Proper operator spacing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a full PHP parser?

This is a formatting tool, not a full parser. It works best with syntactically correct PHP code.

Can it fix syntax errors?

No. The formatter assumes valid PHP. Fix syntax issues before formatting.

Will it change my code logic?

No. Only whitespace and formatting changes. Logic remains identical.

Does it work offline?

Yes! Once loaded, it works entirely in your browser.

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Paste your PHP code above to beautify and format it instantly.