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JSON Formatter & Validator
Format messy JSON into readable, indented text, validate it for errors, or minify it — all in your browser.
How the JSON Formatter & Validator works
Paste your JSON and click Format to pretty-print it with proper indentation, or Minify to compress it to a single line. Invalid JSON shows a clear error message instead.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if my JSON is invalid?
The tool shows the exact parsing error, including what went wrong, so you can find and fix the issue quickly.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No — all formatting and validation happens locally in your browser. Your JSON is never uploaded.
Guides that cover this
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