JSON Formatter

Format and validate JSON for readability

Features

Switch between 4 indents

Choose from 2 or 4 spaces, tabs, and minify

Pinpoint syntax errors

Instantly point out the line and column of invalid JSON

Supports copy and download

Get and save the formatted result with one click

Instant check with samples

Quickly check behavior with valid and invalid examples

How to Use

1

Enter the JSON data

Paste a JSON string in the input field, or load it from a sample

2

Select the indent format

Choose one of 2 spaces, 4 spaces, tabs, or minify via radio buttons

3

Press the format button to run

Press the format button to parse and validate, with the result shown on the right

4

Copy and save the formatted result

Save the formatted JSON with the copy button or download button

Use Cases

Check API responses

Format API output returned on a single line to visually grasp the structure

Tidy up configuration files

Tidy package.json, tsconfig, and the like with uniform indentation

Debug JSON syntax

Quickly identify the cause of broken JSON with line and column error indications

Minify JSON to reduce size

Save data traffic and storage with the minimal size, free of extra whitespace

Read data for learning

Expand nested structures for readability to understand the data hierarchy

Safety and Privacy

Runs entirely in your browser

Your input data is processed only within your browser and is never sent externally.

Processing only in your browser

formatting and validating JSON is processed entirely within your browser, and input data is not sent to any server.

Communications encrypted with HTTPS

Page loading is also encrypted by TLS, and content cannot be read by third parties.

No transmission to third parties

Input content is not sent to external services such as ad networks or trackers.

No automatic saving of results

the JSON you entered and the formatted result and input suggestions are not stored on the server.

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