JSON Formatter, Validator & Beautifier
Format, validate, beautify, and minify JSON instantly. Syntax highlighting, error detection, and path copying. 100% client-side.
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About this tool
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the most common data interchange format in modern web APIs. Poorly formatted or invalid JSON is one of the most common sources of bugs and confusion.
This tool formats raw JSON into properly indented, human-readable output with syntax highlighting. It validates your JSON and points to the exact line and character of any syntax error. You can also minify JSON to remove all whitespace for production use.
Features: - Format/Beautify — indent with 2 or 4 spaces, or tabs - Minify — strip all whitespace to minimize payload size - Validate — instant error detection with line/column pointer - Sort keys — alphabetically sort object keys for consistency - Copy path — click any value to copy its JSONPath
Works with JSON objects, arrays, nested structures, and handles all valid JSON data types.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between JSON and JavaScript objects?
What causes 'Unexpected token' JSON errors?
How do I minify JSON?
What is JSONPath?
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