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JSON Formatter

Free JSON Formatter and Validator. Format, beautify, minify, validate, and fix JSON instantly in your browser. No uploads. Secure and offline.

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What is JSON Formatter?

This JSON Formatter tool lets you format, beautify, validate, escape, unescape, and minify JSON directly in your browser. Your JSON never leaves your device. Raw JSON is frequently compressed into a single unreadable line or contains errors such as missing commas or mismatched brackets. This tool cleans and restructures your JSON into a readable and organized format, with syntax highlighting, indentation, and real-time error detection. It supports large JSON documents, API payloads, configuration files, data logs, nested JSON structures, and advanced validation.

Input Formats

  • Raw JSON strings
  • Minified JSON
  • JSON files (.json)
  • JavaScript Objects (loose JSON)

Output Results

  • Beautified JSON (2/4 spaces)
  • Minified JSON
  • Error details with line numbers
  • Tree view visualization

Key Features

Validate JSON: Instantly check for syntax errors and fix them
Format & Beautify: Indent messy JSON for better readability
Minify JSON: Compress JSON for production or storage
Escape & Unescape JSON: Handle special characters safely
Syntax error highlighting: Pinpoint errors with line numbers
Tree view conversion: Explore nested JSON structures interactively
Works offline: No internet required after loading
Supports large files: Optimized for performance with large datasets
Privacy and Security: 100% client-side, no server upload, no tracking
Shareable LinksShare your formatted JSON and validation results via a secure link. (Limit: 10KB)

Who is this for?

API Debugging

Developers testing REST or GraphQL APIs need to verify the structure and content of JSON responses.

REST APIGraphQLEndpoint testingPayload verificationStatus 200Debug response

Configuration Management

DevOps engineers editing config files (like package.json, tsconfig.json, or cloud definitions) need to ensure valid syntax.

package.jsontsconfigCloudFormationAzure Resource ManagerConfig validationDevOps

Data Analysis

Data analysts cleaning up raw data exports before importing them into BI tools or databases.

Data cleaningETLData importNoSQLMongoDB exportLog analysis

How to Use

1

Paste your JSON data into the input editor.

2

The tool will automatically validate and format the JSON.

3

Use the 'Minify' button to compress the JSON for production use.

4

Click 'Tree View' to explore nested data structures interactively.

5

Use 'Share' to generate a link to your code snippet.

Examples

Input

{"name":"John","age":30,"city":"New York"}

Output

{
  "name": "John",
  "age": 30,
  "city": "New York"
}

Common Errors

  • Trailing commas in arrays/objects
  • Missing double quotes around keys
  • Single quotes used instead of double quotes
  • Unescaped special characters

Code Examples

JavaScript

const data = JSON.parse('{"key": "value"}');
console.log(JSON.stringify(data, null, 2));

Python

import json

data = json.loads('{"key": "value"}')
print(json.dumps(data, indent=2))

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this JSON formatter free?
Yes. It is 100% free with no signup required.
Does my JSON get uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your JSON stays on your device.
Is my JSON data safe?
Yes, absolutely. I run 100% in your web browser. Your data is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy for your API keys and sensitive information.
Can this tool validate broken JSON?
Yes, it highlights syntax errors in real-time and often suggests fixes.
Why is my JSON invalid?
Common reasons include trailing commas, using single quotes, or missing brackets. Don't worry, I will highlight these errors and often suggest a fix for you.
How do I fix 'Unexpected token' errors?
I'll show you the exact line number! It's usually a missing comma or quote. Check the highlighted line in the editor to fix it.
Can I use this tool for large files?
Yes. It supports large and nested JSON structures, limited only by your browser's memory.
What else can I do with this tool?
Format, compress, escape, unescape, validate, and clean JSON.
Can I convert JSON to other formats?
Certainly! I can instantly convert your valid JSON into XML, YAML, or CSV formats, making it easy to migrate data between systems.
What is the difference between Minify and Beautify?
Beautify adds whitespace to make the code human-readable. Minify removes it to reduce file size. I can do both for you with a single click.
Does it support comments?
Standard JSON doesn't support comments, so I will flag them as errors to ensure your JSON is valid. However, I can handle JSON5 if you need that in the future!