JSON Formatter

Format and beautify JSON online with proper indentation, entirely in your browser.

How to use

  1. 1Paste your JSON into the editor.
  2. 2Click Format to beautify it, or Minify to compact it.
  3. 3Copy or download the result.

Features

  • Format with proper indentation
  • Minify to a single line
  • Validate with line and column error messages
  • Copy or download the result

Supported formats

JSON

Privacy

Your JSON is processed locally in your browser and is never sent to our server.

About this tool

The JSON Formatter beautifies JSON with consistent indentation, making it easier to read and debug. It can also minify JSON to reduce its size, and validate JSON syntax with a clear error location when something is wrong.

Frequently asked questions

Is my JSON sent to a server?

No, formatting and validation happen entirely in your browser using the built-in JSON parser.

How do I fix an error shown by the validator?

The error message includes the line and column number where the parser stopped, which usually points to a missing comma, quote or bracket.

Can I minify JSON as well as format it?

Yes, use the Minify button to remove all unnecessary whitespace.