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PHP Array Formatter
Re-indent PHP arrays into clean short-syntax.
Input
Formatted output
Formatted array appears here
Common questions
Does the PHP array formatter run on a server?
No. The array is parsed and re-formatted in your browser; nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Does it support both array() and short [] syntax?
Yes. It reads classic array(...) and short [...] syntax, including nested arrays, and always emits clean short-syntax output.
Will it change my data?
No. Only whitespace and indentation change. Keys, values, strings, and numbers are preserved exactly as you wrote them.
Can I choose the indentation?
Yes. Switch between 2 and 4 spaces, and every nesting level re-indents to match.
Are comments kept?
Comments (//, #, and /* */) are recognised while parsing but are not carried into the output, which focuses on the array structure.