📋 JSON Formatter & Validator

Format, beautify, minify, and validate JSON data instantly with syntax highlighting.

Indentation Spaces:

Input JSON 0 characters

ℹ️ Paste or type JSON to validate and format

Formatted JSON 0 characters

ℹ️ Output will appear after formatting

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About JSON Formatter

Our JSON Formatter helps developers validate, format, and minify JSON data quickly and easily. All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your data remains private and secure.

How to Use

Paste JSON: Copy your JSON data into the input editor on the left.
Format/Beautify: Click to prettify your JSON with proper indentation and line breaks.
Minify: Remove all whitespace to create compact JSON for production.
Validate: Check if your JSON is valid without formatting.
Adjust Indentation: Change the number of spaces for indentation (2-8 spaces).
Copy Output: Easily copy the formatted result to your clipboard.

Features

Syntax Validation: Instantly detect JSON syntax errors with detailed error messages.
Beautify: Format JSON with customizable indentation for better readability.
Minify: Compress JSON by removing unnecessary whitespace.
Syntax Highlighting: Code editor with monospace font for easy reading.
Character Count: Track input and output size in real-time.
Privacy First: All processing happens locally in your browser.

What is JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that's easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate. It's widely used in web APIs, configuration files, and data storage.

Common JSON Use Cases

API Development: Format API responses and requests for debugging.
Configuration Files: Beautify config files for better readability.
Data Validation: Check JSON data before sending to APIs or databases.
Code Review: Format minified JSON to understand structure.
Testing: Create properly formatted test data.

Privacy & Security

Your JSON data is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, stored in databases, or logged. Your data remains completely private and secure.