Question 1

Can I format minified JavaScript?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Just paste your minified or bundled JavaScript code, and the formatter will expand it into a beautifully indented, human-readable structure with proper line breaks and spacing.

Question 2

Does it support modern JavaScript (ES6/ES2020+)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The formatter supports all modern JavaScript syntax including arrow functions, async/await, destructuring, optional chaining, nullish coalescing, template literals, and JSX expressions.

Question 3

Is my JavaScript code safe?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Unlike online paste-and-format services, ByteShade processes everything locally in your browser using Web Workers. Your source code, including proprietary algorithms and API keys, never leaves your machine.

Question 4

What is the difference between formatting and minifying?

Accepted Answer

Formatting adds indentation, line breaks, and spacing to make code readable. Minifying removes all unnecessary whitespace, comments, and newlines to reduce file size for production — typically reducing size by 30-60%.

Question 5

Can I use this for TypeScript or JSX?

Accepted Answer

The formatter handles JavaScript syntax including JSX expressions commonly used in React. For full TypeScript support, we recommend using the TypeScript compiler directly, though basic TS syntax often formats correctly.