Markup Cleaner

Paste any messy HTML below. We'll automatically strip out unnecessary tags, inline styles, classes, IDs, and any embedded stylesheets — leaving you with clean, readable markup that's safe to paste directly into your CMS, blog editor, or project.

About the Markup Cleaner

The Markup Cleaner is a powerful tool designed to clean and sanitize HTML code, making it suitable for content management systems (CMS), blog editors, and other platforms that may have strict HTML requirements or formatting preferences.

How the Markup Cleaner Works

When you paste HTML content into the Markup Cleaner, it processes your code through several cleaning operations:

  1. Removes unnecessary inline styles that often come from word processors
  2. Strips out class and ID attributes that may conflict with your site's styling
  3. Eliminates embedded stylesheets and JavaScript
  4. Removes redundant or empty tags
  5. Preserves the essential structure and content
  6. Adds paragraph tags to text blocks without proper HTML structure

Common HTML Cleaning Problems Solved

Word Processor Bloat

Content copied from Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or other word processors often contains excessive styling and non-standard HTML that can break your website's layout. Our cleaner strips this bloat while preserving your content.

CMS Compatibility

Many content management systems have specific HTML requirements or restrictions. Clean HTML is less likely to cause formatting issues or security warnings in platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or custom CMS solutions.

When to Use the Markup Cleaner

  • Before pasting content from word processors into your CMS or blog editor
  • When migrating content between different platforms or systems
  • To standardize HTML from various sources for consistent styling
  • When working with content from WYSIWYG editors that generate messy code
  • To remove potentially harmful scripts or iframes from user-submitted content

Pro Tip

For the best results, review your cleaned HTML before using it in production. While our tool preserves the essential structure, you may want to make minor adjustments to ensure the content appears exactly as intended in your specific environment.