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JSON Formatter and Validator

In short

Format, validate, and minify JSON with a 2-space, 4-space, or tab indent, right in your browser.

  • Runs in your browser
  • Nothing uploaded
  • Free, no sign-up

Processed locally in your browser. Your JSON never leaves this tab.

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100% PrivateNo server uploads, ever
InstantRuns in your browser
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No WatermarksClean output, always
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Free ForeverNo accounts, no limits

How to Use JSON Formatter and Validator

  1. Paste your JSON. Minified, messy, or already formatted.
  2. Choose an indent. 2 spaces, 4 spaces, a tab, or minify to one line.
  3. Format. The JSON is validated and pretty-printed, or errors are shown.
  4. Copy the result. Click Copy result. It all runs in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it validate the JSON too?

Yes. If the JSON is invalid, the parser error is shown so you can find and fix the problem.

Can it minify as well as pretty-print?

Yes. Pick the minify option to collapse the JSON onto a single line with no extra whitespace.

What indent options are there?

Two spaces, four spaces, or a real tab character, so the output matches your project style.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. Parsing and formatting run entirely in your browser, so your JSON never leaves the tab.

Is it free?

Yes. Every tool here is free to use with no sign up.

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