JSON Formatter & Validator

Beautify, minify, and validate JSON online. Runs entirely in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

About this JSON formatter

Paste any JSON document to instantly validate its syntax and pretty-print it with 2-space indentation, or minify it down to a single line. If your JSON is invalid, the error message will tell you exactly what went wrong. All processing happens locally in your browser using the standard JSON.parse/JSON.stringifyAPIs. Nothing you paste is ever sent to a server.

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About JSON Formatter & Validator

JSON Formatter & Validator formats raw JSON into readable structures and highlights syntax errors instantly. Processing runs locally in your browser so sensitive data remains private.

How to use JSON Formatter & Validator

  1. Paste your raw JSON code into the input pane.
  2. Choose your preferred indentation style (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs).
  3. Click Format JSON to beautify or Minify to condense.
  4. Review flagged syntax errors or copy the formatted JSON.

Examples

Input: {"name":"Innealan","tools":129} Output: { "name": "Innealan", "tools": 129 }

FAQ

How does the validator highlight errors?

The validator parses the JSON string using standard JSON specifications and reports line and column error positions.

Does formatting JSON alter key ordering?

No. Formatting adjusts whitespace and indentation while preserving original key order and data types.