STYLUS to CSS Converter

Convert STYLUS code to CSS format with automatic bracket expansion, variable substitution, and complete syntax conversion.

STYLUS Input

CSS Output

About STYLUS to CSS Converter

What is STYLUS?

STYLUS is an expressive, clean CSS preprocessor that provides a minimal, Python-like syntax for stylesheets. It supports indentation-based formatting without requiring semicolons or brackets, making stylesheets more readable and maintainable while providing powerful features like variables, nesting, mixins, and functions.

  • Indentation-based syntax without braces or semicolons
  • Variables for colors, sizes, and other values
  • Nested selectors for better code organization
  • Mixins for reusable style snippets
  • Functions and mathematical operations
  • Parent selector reference using & (ampersand)
  • Improved readability and maintainability

Key Features

Conversion Features

  • Full Syntax Conversion: Complete transformation from STYLUS to CSS syntax
  • Variable Substitution: Automatically replaces STYLUS variables with their values
  • Bracket Expansion: Adds braces and semicolons for CSS compliance
  • Nested Selector Flattening: Converts nested selectors to valid CSS selectors

Supported Features

  • STYLUS variables ($varName) substitution
  • Parent selector reference (&) expansion
  • Multi-level nested selectors
  • Media queries conversion
  • Pseudo-selectors and pseudo-elements

Common Use Cases

Web Development

  • Convert STYLUS projects to standard CSS
  • Prepare STYLUS files for deployment
  • Integrate with build pipelines

Refactoring

  • Convert STYLUS to CSS for legacy support
  • Transition away from STYLUS
  • Simplify stylesheet maintenance

Learning

  • Understand STYLUS to CSS conversion
  • Learn variable and selector expansion
  • Practice stylesheet techniques

Migration

  • Batch convert STYLUS to CSS
  • Support multiple stylesheet formats
  • Modernize legacy projects

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STYLUS and why convert it?

STYLUS is a CSS preprocessor that requires compilation. Some projects may need standard CSS for compatibility, performance, or to reduce dependencies. Our converter makes this transition seamless.

Does the converter handle all STYLUS features?

The converter handles core STYLUS features including variables, nesting, and parent selectors (&). Advanced features like mixins and functions may require manual adjustment after conversion.

Can I convert large STYLUS files?

Yes! Our converter can handle large STYLUS files. Just paste your code or upload your STYLUS file, and we'll convert it to standard CSS. File uploads support .styl and .stylus extensions.

Is the conversion safe and accurate?

Our conversion process is fully client-side and accurate for standard STYLUS syntax. We recommend testing the converted CSS in your project to ensure it works as expected.

What happens to STYLUS comments?

Single-line comments (//) are automatically stripped during conversion. If you need to preserve comments, consider adding them manually after conversion or using CSS comment syntax (/* */).

Can I convert CSS back to STYLUS?

Yes! We also offer a CSS to STYLUS converter tool that does the reverse transformation. You can switch between formats as needed for your workflow.

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