JSON Formatter & Validator

Paste your JSON below to format, validate, and beautify it instantly.

How to Format JSON Online

Simply paste your JSON data into the left editor panel and click the "Format" button. The tool will instantly parse and format your JSON with proper indentation. You can choose between 2, 4, or 8-space indentation. If your JSON contains errors, the tool will highlight exactly where the problem is. You can also use the "Minify" button to compress your JSON by removing all whitespace.

What is JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that has become the de facto standard for data exchange on the web. Originally derived from JavaScript, JSON is now language-independent and supported by virtually every programming language. It uses human-readable text to represent data objects consisting of key-value pairs and arrays. JSON is widely used in REST APIs, configuration files, and data storage due to its simplicity and flexibility.

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