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Format JSON Online
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Format JSON online when you need readable structure fast. Paste minified payloads, fix syntax errors highlighted by the validator, and copy indented output for tickets, tests, or README examples.
Online formatters save time when you cannot open an IDE—support engineers and PMs use them for quick payload inspection.
Pair formatting with JSON compare when reviewing two API versions side by side.
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Your data never leaves your computer.
How to use this tool
Paste JSON, run format, and review error messages if parsing fails. Copy or download the formatted text when valid.
Worked example
Example: format a 400 KB single-line log extract into indented JSON to find which array element failed schema validation.
When to use this
- Support triage on customer JSON payloads.
- Cleaning samples before publishing docs.
- Teaching JSON structure in workshops.
Common examples
- Minified API response from `curl` → indented JSON for diffing against staging.
- Invalid trailing comma in config JSON → parser error line highlighted before deploy.
- Large nested object → collapse sections mentally after pretty-print for code review.
- Stripe webhook payload → pretty-print to inspect nested `data.object` fields.
- package-lock fragment → validate structure before pasting into a bug report.
What people search for
- json formatter
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- json minify
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Common mistakes
- Formatting JavaScript object literals with unquoted keys—they are not valid JSON.
- Leaving BOM characters at file start from some exports.
- Sharing formatted output containing live tokens or PII.
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How it works
Paste JSON to format it with readable indentation or minify it into a single line. Invalid JSON shows a parse error with line and column when available. Optional key sorting orders object keys alphabetically. Formatting runs entirely in your browser.
Limitations
Invalid JSON will not format until syntax errors are fixed. Very large documents may slow the browser tab.
Privacy and file handling
Your data is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between format and minify?
Format adds indentation for reading; minify removes whitespace for smaller wire size.
Does this validate JSON Schema?
Syntax validation is included; use the JSON schema generator or validator tools for schema checks.
Is there a size limit?
Very large files may slow the browser—split huge logs before formatting.
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