Format messy JSON into clean, readable, and properly indented code. Paste your JSON, validate it instantly, beautify output, minify it, copy it, or download it as a JSON file.
Turn compact or broken-looking JSON into organized data that is easier to inspect, debug, and share.
Paste your JSON code below and format it instantly. This tool works in your browser and keeps your data private.
JSON is easier to read, debug, and validate when it is properly formatted with clean indentation.
Quickly check whether your JSON is valid and see helpful error messages when the structure is incorrect.
Convert compact JSON into readable formatted output with proper spacing for objects, arrays, keys, and values.
Your JSON is processed locally in the browser, making it useful for API responses, settings, and test data.
JSON formatting is the process of converting raw JSON data into a readable structure using indentation and line breaks. It makes nested objects and arrays easier to understand, especially when working with APIs, configuration files, and databases.
A JSON Formatter is useful for developers, testers, students, and website owners who need to inspect API responses, fix syntax errors, clean configuration data, or prepare JSON for documentation.
Format JSON data in three simple steps.
Add your JSON object, array, API response, schema, or configuration data into the input editor.
Select indentation size and optionally sort object keys alphabetically for cleaner output.
Click format or minify, review the validated output, then copy or download your JSON file.
Common questions about formatting, validating, and minifying JSON online.