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JSON Formatter

Format, validate, and prettify JSON data with syntax highlighting. Perfect for developers working with APIs and data structures.

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πŸš€ Quick Actions

πŸ“‹ Sample Data

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • Use Ctrl+A to select all text
  • Copy formatted JSON for better readability
  • Validate before using in production
  • Use minified JSON to reduce file size
  • Tree view helps understand complex structures

JSON Formatter & Validator Use Cases

πŸ› οΈ Format JSON for API Development

Working with REST APIs? Paste messy JSON responses, validate structure, and format with proper indentation. Quickly identify errors in API payloads, debug request/response data, and document API examples for team collaboration.

βœ… Validate JSON Online Free

Catch syntax errors before deploying! Paste your JSON data and instantly see validation errors with line numbers and detailed messages. Find missing commas, brackets, or quotes that break your JSON files.

πŸ“ Minify JSON to Reduce File Size

Optimize JSON for production! Remove whitespace and reduce file size by 30-60%. Perfect for API responses, configuration files, and data transmission where bandwidth matters. Improves website load times.

🌳 JSON Tree View for Complex Data

Explore nested JSON structures visually! Switch to tree view to expand/collapse objects and arrays. Perfect for understanding complex API responses, configuration files, or analyzing deeply nested data structures.

πŸ” Pretty Print JSON for Debugging

Make JSON readable! Convert minified or single-line JSON into properly indented, pretty-printed format. Essential for code reviews, debugging, and understanding JSON structure at a glance.

πŸ“ Format JSON for Documentation

Create clean JSON examples for documentation! Format sample API requests/responses, configuration examples, or data schemas. Copy formatted JSON directly into README files, wikis, or API documentation.

How to Use the JSON Formatter

  1. Paste JSON: Copy your JSON data and paste it into the editor
  2. Auto-Format: Click "Format" to apply proper indentation and spacing
  3. Validate: Errors are highlighted with line numbers and descriptions
  4. Choose View: Switch between formatted text or interactive tree view
  5. Minify (Optional): Click "Minify" to compress JSON for production use
  6. Copy Result: Copy formatted or minified JSON to clipboard

Common JSON Errors & How to Fix Them

Missing Comma: {"name": "John" "age": 30}
Fix: Add comma between properties: {"name": "John", "age": 30}

Trailing Comma: {"name": "John",}
Fix: Remove last comma: {"name": "John"}

Single Quotes: {'name': 'John'}
Fix: Use double quotes: {"name": "John"}

Unquoted Keys: {name: "John"}
Fix: Quote property names: {"name": "John"}

Why Use Our JSON Formatter?

  • βœ… Real-Time Validation: Instant error detection with precise line numbers
  • βœ… Multiple Views: Switch between formatted text and interactive tree view
  • βœ… Syntax Highlighting: Color-coded keys, values, and data types
  • βœ… Minification: Compress JSON to smallest possible size
  • βœ… One-Click Copy: Copy formatted or minified JSON to clipboard
  • βœ… 100% Client-Side: Your JSON never leaves your browserβ€”completely private
  • βœ… No Size Limits: Format and validate JSON files of any size