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LESS to CSS

Compile LESS variables, nesting and mixins into CSS. Self-contained LESS only. Imports, plugins, inline JavaScript and external resources are disabled.

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Self-contained LESS only. Imports, plugins, inline JavaScript and external resources are disabled.

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Is LESS to CSS right for your task?

Compile LESS variables, nesting and mixins into CSS.

What to provide
Text or data in the syntax illustrated by the sample, plus any required options.
What you get
Compile LESS variables, nesting and mixins into CSS.
Example input for LESS to CSS

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@color: #ff285e; .card { color: @color; &:hover { color: darken(@color, 10%); } }

How to convert LESS to CSS

Compile LESS variables, nesting and mixins into CSS.

  1. Replace the sample in the input editor with your own text or data.
  2. Check your input and the supported features listed on this page before continuing.
  3. Select Process input and review the result or any reported error.
  4. Use Copy result or Download result when you need to save the output.

Before you use the result

  • Self-contained LESS only. Imports, plugins, inline JavaScript and external resources are disabled.
  • Formatting or generating code does not prove that it runs correctly. Test it in your target environment.

If LESS to CSS does not work as expected

Start with the supplied sample and change one setting at a time. Check escaping, whitespace, encoding and whether a second input is required.

Where your input is processed

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