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JSON Formatter – Beautify, Validate and Minify JSON

Format, validate, and minify JSON data instantly in your browser.

Input JSON

1 lines
Indent:

Output

Ctrl+Enter to format

About JSON Formatter

This JSON Formatter beautifies, validates and minifies JSON data as you type or paste. It highlights syntax, points to the exact line and column of a parse error, and lets you switch between 2-space, 4-space and tab indentation. It is built for debugging API responses, cleaning up config files and checking JSON before it ships.

Features

Format & Beautify

Transform minified JSON into readable, indented format with customizable spacing.

Validate JSON

Instantly detect syntax errors with precise line and column numbers.

Minify JSON

Compress JSON by removing all whitespace for smaller file sizes.

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

How to use JSON Formatter

  1. 1

    Paste your JSON

    Type or paste JSON into the input panel.

  2. 2

    Format or minify

    Click Format to beautify it, or Minify to strip all whitespace.

  3. 3

    Check for errors

    Invalid JSON is flagged with the exact line and column of the problem.

  4. 4

    Choose indentation

    Switch between 2 spaces, 4 spaces or tabs.

  5. 5

    Copy the result

    Click copy to grab the formatted or minified output.

Use cases

  • Debugging a JSON response returned from a backend API
  • Cleaning up a config file for readability before committing it
  • Validating JSON syntax before sending it to production
  • Minifying JSON to shrink a payload or a stored file

Privacy

Formatting and validation happen entirely in your browser. Your JSON is never sent to a server.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this JSON formatter is 100% free with no hidden charges, no signup required, and no usage limits.
Absolutely. All formatting and validation happens directly in your browser. Your JSON data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy.
This tool formats (beautifies) JSON to make it readable, validates JSON syntax, detects errors, and can also minify JSON to reduce size. It supports customizable indentation.
Yes, click the Minify button to compress your JSON by removing all whitespace. This is useful for reducing file size in production.
You can choose between 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs for indentation. The default is 2 spaces.

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