JSON Formatter & Validator

Format, beautify, minify, and validate JSON data with syntax highlighting

Indent:
Formatted JSON will appear here...

Instant Validation

Real-time syntax checking with detailed error messages

Format & Minify

Beautify with custom indentation or minify for production

Syntax Highlighting

Color-coded output for better readability

About JSON Formatter

A JSON formatter is a tool that takes raw JSON data and formats it with proper indentation and line breaks for better readability. It also validates the JSON syntax to catch errors before they cause problems.

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the most common data format for APIs and web applications. When debugging or working with JSON data, properly formatted output makes it much easier to understand the structure and find specific values.

Features

Formatting Options

Beautify with 2/4 space indent
Minify for production
Syntax highlighting

Validation

Real-time error detection
Line & column numbers
Detailed error messages

Syntax Highlighting Colors

"key"

Property Keys

"value"

String Values

123

Numbers

true

Booleans/null

Quick Start Guide

1

Paste JSON

Input raw JSON data. Validation happens instantly.

2

Format

Choose indent size or click Minify to compress.

3

Copy

Copy formatted JSON for your project.

Common JSON Errors

Missing Quotes

Keys and strings need double quotes.

key:"key":

Trailing Commas

No comma after last element.

[1,2,][1,2]

Unescaped Chars

Escape special characters.

\n\\n

FAQ

What's the difference between beautify and minify?
Beautify adds indentation for readability. Minify removes all whitespace to reduce file size.
Is my JSON data stored?
No, all processing happens in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server.
Can I format large JSON files?
Yes, the formatter handles large structures. Very large files may take a moment to process.