How much does CSS compression reduce file size?

Typically 20–40% for whitespace and comment removal alone. Combined with server gzip, total transfer savings can exceed 80%.

Will compressing CSS break my website?

No, if your CSS is valid. Compression only removes non-functional characters. Always test after compressing if you are unsure.

Can I compress CSS files with @import statements?

Yes. The compressor handles @import, @media, @keyframes, and all standard CSS at-rules.

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Paste the full contents of your CSS file and click Minify. The compressed output is ready to save as your production stylesheet.

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Step-by-step guide to compress css file online:

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Open your CSS file
Open your stylesheet in any text editor and select all the content.
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Paste into the compressor
Paste the CSS into the FixTools CSS Minifier input panel.
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Compress
Click Minify to produce the compressed output.
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Save as production file
Copy the compressed output and save it as your production CSS file, or replace your existing minified file.

When to use this guide

Use this when you have finished writing your CSS and need to compress it before uploading to a live server or CDN.

Pro tips

Get better results with these expert suggestions:

Compare file sizes before and after

After compressing, compare the character count of the original and compressed CSS. A well-structured stylesheet typically compresses to 60–80% of its original size.

Compress each CSS file separately

If your project has multiple CSS files, compress each individually before concatenating. This makes it easier to track savings per file and revert a single file if needed.

Enable gzip compression on your server too

CSS compression and server-side gzip work together. A minified CSS file gzips even further — combining both can reduce transfer size by over 80%.