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JSON Formatter & Validator — Pretty Print JSON Free

Paste JSON to validate it and format it with indentation — or minify it for production use. Errors are shown with their exact line and position, so you can fix them fast.

JSON Formatter & Validator

Paste JSON to validate it and format it with indentation — or minify it for production.

How to use it

  1. Paste your JSON into the box.
  2. Tap “Format (pretty)” to indent it, or “Minify” to compress it.
  3. Fix any error shown, then copy the result.

Frequently asked questions

What is JSON?

JavaScript Object Notation — the standard text format for data exchanged between websites, apps and APIs.

What error does it show?

The exact line and column of the first syntax error, for example a missing comma or an unquoted key.

Is my JSON uploaded?

No. Validation and formatting happen entirely in your browser.

When should I minify JSON?

When sending data over the network or storing it — minified JSON is smaller, while pretty JSON is for humans to read.

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