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JSON Formatter

Beautify, validate and minify JSON instantly.

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About JSON Formatter

A JSON formatter takes raw, hard-to-read JSON — often a single long line from an API response or a log file — and pretty-prints it with consistent indentation so its structure becomes obvious. It also works as a validator: if the input isn't valid JSON, you'll see exactly what's wrong instead of a silent failure. The Minify mode does the reverse, stripping all whitespace to make a payload as small as possible before you ship it.

How to use JSON Formatter

1
Paste your JSON
Drop raw JSON into the input box — from an API response, a config file, or a log line. Or click Sample to try it.
2
Pick Beautify or Minify
Beautify pretty-prints with 2-space indentation. Minify strips every unnecessary character.
3
Copy or download
The result updates as you type. Copy it to your clipboard or download it as a .json file.

Frequently asked questions

Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything you paste is processed by JavaScript running in your browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server, logged or stored — close the tab and it's gone.
What happens if my JSON is invalid?
You'll see a clear error message instead of output. Fix the issue (a missing quote, a trailing comma) and the result appears instantly.
Is there a size limit?
No hard limit — since processing is local, the practical limit is your browser's memory. Multi-megabyte files are fine.

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