PHP Formatter

Beautify and format your PHP code online according to PSR standards.

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About the PHP Formatter Tool

Standardize and beautify your PHP code effortlessly with our online PHP Formatter. Paste your script, upload a .php file, or start with our sample code. Choose your preferred indentation style and target PHP version, and instantly get clean, readable code formatted according to PSR standards.

Why Format PHP Code?

Consistently formatted PHP code is vital for professional development:

  • Improved Readability: Makes complex logic, functions, classes, and mixed HTML/PHP sections easier to follow.
  • Easier Debugging: Helps quickly identify syntax errors, scope issues, or mismatched brackets.
  • Team Collaboration: Ensures everyone works with a consistent code style, improving code reviews and shared understanding.
  • PSR Compliance: Helps adhere to widely accepted PHP Standard Recommendations (PSR) for better code quality.
  • Maintainability: Well-formatted code is significantly easier to update and manage long-term.

How to Use This Tool

  • Paste your PHP code (including the opening <?php tag if applicable) into the input editor.
  • Alternatively, click "Open PHP File..." to upload a .php file.
  • Select your desired "Indentation" style (Spaces or Tab).
  • Choose the target "PHP Version" - this helps the formatter apply rules correctly for that version's syntax.
  • Click the "Format PHP" button.
  • The formatted PHP code will appear in the output editor.
  • If syntax errors prevent formatting, an error message will be shown.
  • Use the "Copy PHP" or "Download PHP" buttons to save your clean code.

This tool uses the powerful Prettier library and its PHP plugin directly in your browser, keeping your code private and secure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a PHP Formatter do?

A PHP Formatter analyzes your PHP script and automatically applies consistent formatting rules for indentation, spacing, line breaks, brace style, and more, based on standards like PSR-12 or Prettier's defaults. It makes messy or inconsistently styled code clean and readable without changing its logic.

Is my PHP code safe when using this tool?

Yes. Formatting is performed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your PHP code is never sent to or stored on our servers, ensuring its confidentiality.

Why do I need to select a PHP version?

Different PHP versions introduce new syntax features (like arrow functions, null coalescing operators, typed properties). Selecting the correct version helps the formatter understand and correctly format code using features specific to that version.

Does this tool fix bugs or errors in my PHP code?

No. This is a code formatter, not a debugger or static analyzer (linter). It focuses on code style and structure. While it might fail on severe syntax errors, it won't find logical errors, security vulnerabilities, or runtime issues in your PHP script.

Is this online PHP formatter free?

Yes, this tool is completely free to use online without any usage restrictions or mandatory sign-up.

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