📝 JSON Formatter & Validator
Format, validate and minify JSON with auto-fix
About JSON Formatter
🚀 What is JSON?
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that's easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate. It's widely used in web APIs, configuration files, and data storage.
✨ Key Features
- Format and beautify JSON with proper indentation
- Validate JSON syntax and show detailed errors
- Minify JSON for production use
- Auto-fix common JSON errors
- Syntax highlighting for better readability
How to Use
- Paste your JSON data into the input area (or load an example)
- Choose your preferred indentation (2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs)
- Click "Format" to beautify or "Minify" to compress
- Copy the result or download as a .json file
Common Use Cases
API Development
Debug API responses and inspect JSON payloads
Configuration Files
Format package.json, tsconfig.json, and other config files
Data Analysis
Make large JSON datasets readable and organized
💡 Pro Tip
Our formatter automatically detects and fixes common JSON issues like trailing commas, single quotes instead of double quotes, and unquoted keys. Try pasting malformed JSON to see the magic!