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JSON Formatter & Validator

Prettify, validate, minify, and inspect JSON data structures with clean indentation, syntax error detection, and line numbers.

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JSON Formatter, Beautifier & Validator

Format messy API payloads into readable, indented JSON or minify JSON for production networks with instant syntax error validation.

Key Features:

  • Configurable 2-space or 4-space indentation.
  • Minify / Compact mode for production payloads.
  • Accurate syntax error locator with character indices.
  • Copy formatted JSON or download as .json file.

How to Use:

  1. Paste your raw JSON into the editor.
  2. Click Prettify to format with 2 or 4 spaces, or Minify to compact into one line.
  3. Clear error callouts pinpoint any missing commas or quotes.

Valid JSON Specifications

JSON requires double quotes around property keys and string values. Single quotes, trailing commas, and unquoted keys are invalid in standard JSON.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Yes! All parsing and formatting happens 100% inside your browser engine. Zero data is ever sent to any remote server.

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