JSON Formatter and Validator
Paste a JSON payload to pretty-print it, check that it parses, or minify it for a request body. Parsing happens locally, so API responses and config files stay on your machine.
How to use it
- Paste JSON into the editor, or load a sample payload.
- Choose Format to indent it, or Minify to collapse whitespace.
- Read the validation message, then copy the result.
Useful for
- Pretty-print API responses
- Find a missing comma or quote
- Minify JSON before sending it
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Questions about JSON Formatter & Validator
Is my JSON data uploaded to a server? +
No. All parsing, formatting, and validation runs entirely in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.
Can I minify JSON as well as pretty-print it? +
Yes. Toggle between Beautify and Minify modes, or switch to Tree View for nested exploration.
What happens when my JSON is invalid? +
The validator surfaces a clear error message with the approximate line/position so you can fix it quickly.