JSON Formatter & Validator

Paste any JSON to format it with proper indentation, validate for syntax errors, or minify for production use.

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How to Use JSON Formatter & Validator

  1. 1

    Paste your raw or minified JSON into the "Input JSON" text area.

  2. 2

    Click "Format" to pretty-print with 2-space indentation and validate.

  3. 3

    Click "Minify" to compress the JSON into a single line for production use.

  4. 4

    Use "Copy Output" to copy the result to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I format JSON online for free?

Paste your JSON into our formatter and click Format. It instantly beautifies with proper indentation and highlights any syntax errors - free, no sign-up.

How do I validate JSON?

Our JSON Formatter automatically validates your JSON when you click Format. If there is a syntax error, it shows the exact error message.

What is the difference between format and minify?

Format adds indentation and line breaks to make JSON human-readable. Minify removes all whitespace to reduce file size, which is ideal for production APIs.

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