Input CSS

Converted SCSS

CSS to SCSS Examples

Flat CSS selectors are converted to nested SCSS. Example:

Nested structure from flat CSS

Input CSS:

Input

Converted SCSS:

Output

Use Sample above to load more example data.

What Is CSS to SCSS?

You're working on a project that uses SCSS, but the CSS you just got from a design tool or legacy codebase is completely flat. Manually nesting those selectors takes forever and you'll inevitably miss something. This converter analyzes your CSS selector relationships and restructures them into properly nested SCSS. The W3C CSS specifications define the input format, while the Sass documentation covers the output syntax.

Conversion runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. The output is valid SCSS. For the reverse (SCSS to CSS), use SCSS to CSS. For Less, use CSS to Less.

How to Use This Tool

1

Paste or Upload CSS

Copy your CSS and paste it into the left editor. You can also click Upload to load a .css file. The Sample button loads example data. Invalid CSS will show an error.

2

Review the SCSS Output

The right panel shows converted SCSS. Selectors may be nested where structure allows. You can add variables and mixins manually after conversion.

3

Copy or Download

Use Copy or Download. Compile the SCSS with SCSS to CSS to verify. For formatting CSS first, use the CSS Formatter.

When CSS to SCSS Helps

When migrating a project from plain CSS to SCSS, or when you have CSS from a design export and want to integrate it into an SCSS-based codebase (e.g. Bootstrap 4+, Foundation), this conversion provides a starting point. Build tools like webpack and Vite compile SCSS. The output gives you nested structure you can refine with variables and mixins.

Design tools like Figma often export plain CSS. Converting to SCSS here lets you add it to a component-based structure. For Less instead, use CSS to Less. For vendor prefixes, use the CSS Prefixer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert CSS to SCSS?

Paste your CSS into the left panel or upload a .css file. The tool automatically restructures flat selectors into nested SCSS. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is sent to a server. The output follows the SCSS syntax specification.

Does it add SCSS variables or mixins automatically?

No. The converter focuses on nesting structure — turning flat CSS selectors into nested SCSS. It doesn't extract repeated values into $variables or create @mixin patterns. You can add those manually after conversion. Check the Sass variables docs for guidance.

Is my CSS safe when using this tool?

Yes. The conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No data leaves your machine, so you can safely convert proprietary stylesheets or production CSS.

Should I use SCSS or Less for my project?

SCSS (Sass) is the more widely adopted preprocessor — it's used by Bootstrap 4+, most modern frameworks, and has broader tooling support. Less is used by Bootstrap 3 and Ant Design. For new projects, SCSS is generally the safer bet.

Related Tools

For Sass/SCSS, see sass-lang.com and Sass docs. W3C CSS and MDN CSS define the source format. See also Bootstrap, Figma, webpack, Vite.