JSON Formatter

Format, validate, and minify JSON data

Format, validate, and minify JSON data

Input JSON

Output

How to Use
The JSON Formatter (JSON Beautifier/JSON Pretty Print/JSON Format Tool) is a comprehensive tool for working with JSON data, offering formatting, beautifying, and pretty printing capabilities along with validation, minification, and schema verification. Whether you need to format JSON, beautify data, or pretty print code, this tool is essential for developers, data analysts, and API designers working with structured data.
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Paste or type your JSON data into the input text area - it accepts any valid or invalid JSON for processing and analysis

2

Use the 'Validate' button to check if your JSON syntax is correct and get detailed error messages with line and column information

3

Click 'Format JSON' to beautify your data with proper indentation and structure for improved readability and debugging

4

Choose your preferred indentation style (2 spaces, 4 spaces, 8 spaces, or tabs) to match your coding standards or preferences

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Use 'Minify' to compress JSON by removing all unnecessary whitespace and formatting for production use or API transmission

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Enable 'Schema Validation' and provide a JSON schema to verify that your data structure meets specific requirements and constraints

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Copy the formatted or minified output using the copy button for use in your projects, documentation, or API testing tools

Pro Tips

  • The validator provides precise error locations with line and column numbers to help you quickly identify and fix JSON syntax issues
  • Different indentation options help match your team's coding standards or specific project requirements for consistency
  • Schema validation helps ensure data integrity by checking types, required fields, and structure against predefined schemas
  • Minified JSON is perfect for production environments where file size and bandwidth matter for performance optimization
  • The tool handles large JSON files efficiently, making it suitable for complex configurations, API responses, and data exports
  • Copy functionality works with both formatted and minified versions, making it easy to integrate processed JSON into your workflow

Why Use This Tool?

The JSON Formatter is an indispensable tool for anyone working with JSON data in modern development workflows. Whether you're debugging API responses, validating configuration files, or preparing data for production, this tool provides the precision and reliability you need. With instant validation feedback, flexible formatting options, schema compliance checking, and complete privacy protection, it streamlines your JSON workflow from development to deployment. The tool works entirely offline in your browser, making it perfect for sensitive data processing while maintaining the speed and accessibility needed for daily development tasks.