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JSON Formatter & Validator

Paste JSON, beautify or minify it instantly, and get precise error locations if it's invalid. Free, no signup, nothing uploaded.

About JSON Formatting

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the standard format for exchanging data between APIs, config files, and applications — but it's often delivered minified (all on one line) or with inconsistent formatting, which makes it hard to read and debug. This tool re-indents it for readability, or strips whitespace entirely when you need the smallest possible payload.

Common JSON errors this catches

Everything runs locally using your browser's built-in JSON parser — nothing is ever sent anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work with large JSON files?

Yes — since everything runs in your browser using the native JSON parser, there's no server upload size limit; very large files are only limited by your device's memory.

What's the difference between minify and format?

Format (beautify) adds indentation and line breaks for readability; minify strips all unnecessary whitespace to produce the smallest possible file size — both keep the underlying data identical.

Why does it say "Unexpected token" or similar errors?

These are your browser's native JSON parser reporting the exact character where the JSON became invalid — common causes are trailing commas, single quotes instead of double quotes, or unquoted keys.