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JSON Formatter Online

Paste JSON to format it into readable, indented output.

Paste JSON to format.
Output appears here.

Why use JSON Formatter?

  • Format, validate, encode, or decode text directly in your browser.
  • Keep common developer utilities available without opening a heavy editor or separate app.
  • Use clear error messages to fix malformed data faster.

Common use cases

API debuggingData cleanupEncoding checksReadable code review

How to use JSON Formatter

1

Paste JSON.

2

Format the data.

3

Copy the readable output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this JSON formatter upload my data?

No. Formatting runs in your browser.

Will invalid JSON format?

Invalid JSON will show an error so you can fix it.

Can I minify JSON?

This page focuses on formatting and validating readable JSON. A dedicated JSON minifier can be added as a related tool.