Format, validate, and beautify JSON data with syntax highlighting
Paste your JSON data here
Formatted or minified JSON
Formatted JSON will appear here
Format, validate, and minify JSON data
Paste your JSON data into the input field. It can be minified or already formatted.
Click 'Format' to beautify with proper indentation, or 'Minify' to compress into a single line.
Click 'Validate' to check if your JSON is valid without formatting it.
Click the copy button to copy the formatted/minified JSON to your clipboard.
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse and generate. It is widely used in web development for transmitting data between a server and a web application.
Raw JSON data is often minified (compressed) to save space, making it difficult to read. A JSON Formatter takes this raw data and organizes it with proper indentation and line breaks, making the structure clear and readable. This is essential for debugging and understanding complex data structures.
In addition to formatting, our tool validates your JSON to ensure it follows the correct syntax, helping you catch errors quickly. You can also 'Minify' your JSON, removing unnecessary whitespace to reduce file size for production use.