PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a popular server-side scripting language used by millions of websites and web applications. Our PHP Beautifier helps developers maintain clean, readable code by automatically formatting PHP scripts according to PSR coding standards.

Key Features

✓PSR Standards: Format code following PSR-2 and PSR-12 coding standards
✓Proper Indentation: Choose between 2, 4, or 8 space indentation
✓Brace Formatting: Consistent placement of curly braces and parentheses
✓Code Minification: Remove comments and whitespace to reduce file size
✓Statistics Display: View functions, classes, variables, and size metrics
✓Framework Support: Works with Laravel, WordPress, Symfony, CodeIgniter code

PSR Coding Standards

PSR (PHP Standards Recommendations) are coding standards developed by the PHP-FIG (Framework Interoperability Group). Following these standards ensures your code is consistent, readable, and maintainable.

PSR-2 Key Rules

• Use 4 spaces for indentation (not tabs)
• Opening braces for classes/methods on new line
• Visibility must be declared on all properties/methods
• No limit on line length
• Files must use only PHP tags

PSR-12 Updates

• Extends and replaces PSR-2
• Supports new PHP 7+ features
• Strict types declarations
• Return type declarations
• Anonymous classes formatting

PHP Code Formatting Best Practices

1. Consistent Indentation

Use 4 spaces (PSR standard) for indentation. Never mix spaces and tabs.

class MyClass { public function myMethod() { return true; } }

2. Visibility Declarations

Always declare visibility (public, protected, private) for properties and methods.

private $name; protected $email; public function getName() { }

3. Namespace and Use Declarations

Place namespace at the top, followed by use statements, then blank line before class.

<?php namespace App\Controllers; use App\Models\User; use App\Services\AuthService; class UserController { // ... }

Benefits of Formatted PHP Code

Improved Readability: Well-formatted code is easier to read and understand
Team Collaboration: Consistent style helps multiple developers work together
Easier Debugging: Clean code structure makes finding bugs faster
Better Maintainability: Future code changes are simpler with good formatting
Professional Quality: Demonstrates attention to code quality and standards
IDE Compatibility: Most IDEs work better with properly formatted code
Code Reviews: Easier to review pull requests with consistent formatting

Use Cases

Laravel Development

Format Laravel controllers, models, and service classes following PSR standards

WordPress Plugins

Clean up WordPress plugin code and theme functions for better readability

Legacy Code Cleanup

Beautify old PHP code to modern standards for easier maintenance

Code Reviews

Format code before submitting pull requests for consistent style

Popular PHP Frameworks

✓Laravel

✓Symfony

✓CodeIgniter

✓WordPress

✓Drupal

✓Yii

Frequently Asked Questions

Does formatting change code functionality?

No, formatting only affects whitespace, indentation, and visual structure. The code logic and execution remain exactly the same. It's purely cosmetic.

What's the difference between PSR-2 and PSR-12?

PSR-12 extends and replaces PSR-2, adding support for newer PHP features like return type declarations, strict types, and anonymous classes. PSR-12 is the current recommended standard.

Can I use this for Laravel code?

Absolutely! Laravel follows PSR standards, and this beautifier works perfectly with Laravel controllers, models, services, and any other PHP code.

Is my PHP code secure?

Yes, all formatting happens entirely in your browser. Your PHP code is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.

When should I minify PHP code?

Minify PHP when file size matters, such as distributing plugins or themes. However, for most applications, use formatted code for better maintainability. PHP is server-side, so minification doesn't affect load times.

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