CSS comment cleaner
Remove CSS comments outside quoted strings while keeping whitespace and expressions intact.
CSS comment cleaner: inputs, results and limitations
Remove CSS comments outside quoted strings while keeping whitespace and expressions intact.
How to use CSS comment cleaner
- Paste your text or use the example to inspect the operation.
- Run the tool once the input is ready.
- Inspect the preview or result, then download a new file.
An illustrative use case
A stylesheet comment removed while its layout expressions stay readable.
Sample input
/* note */
.card { color: red; }What to inspect in the output
Compare computed styles after removing comments. This tool preserves whitespace and quoted content; it does not combine rules, remove unused classes or rewrite CSS expressions.
Where this tool stops
Removes comments outside strings; preserves whitespace and expressions. Not a full CSS optimizer.
Troubleshooting CSS comment cleaner
Check source syntax and distinguish literal characters from their escaped representation. Run the example first, then compare with your failing input to isolate the invalid part.
Questions about CSS comment cleaner
Why is my CSS not reduced to one line?
Its job is safe comment removal rather than full minification. Whitespace can be important inside CSS values.
What input does CSS comment cleaner need?
Use the sample text shown below, then replace it with your own input. Removes comments outside strings; preserves whitespace and expressions. Not a full CSS optimizer.
Which options does CSS comment cleaner provide?
There are no extra settings in this version. Select or paste the appropriate input and review the produced result.
Your original input is preserved. Review the new output before using it in a published page, customer delivery or production workflow.
JavaScript enables the interactive workspace.