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JSON formatter

Pretty-print JSON with 2-space indentation, or minify it to a single line. Invalid JSON gets a clear error.

Result

Runs entirely in your browser — your text is never uploaded.

How to format JSON

  1. 1

    Paste your JSON

    Add the JSON you want to clean up or check.

  2. 2

    Format or minify

    Choose Format for readable output, or Minify to strip whitespace.

  3. 3

    Copy the result

    Copy the formatted JSON with one click.

Why use this JSON formatter

Validates as it formats

Invalid JSON is reported with the exact parser error.

Format or minify

Readable 2-space output, or the smallest possible single line.

Safe for real data

Everything runs in your browser — API responses and payloads are never uploaded.

Privacy

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your JSON is never uploaded to a server and we never see it — safe for real API payloads.

JSON formatter FAQ

Is it safe to paste sensitive data?
The tool runs fully in your browser and makes no network request, so your JSON never leaves your device.
Why does my JSON say it is invalid?
Common causes are trailing commas, single quotes instead of double quotes, and unquoted keys. The error message shows the position.
What indentation does it use?
Two spaces, which is the most common convention for JSON and JavaScript projects.

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