JSON Formatter & Validator
Format, beautify, minify, and validate JSON data
How JSON Formatting Works
The JSON Formatter parses your raw JSON input, validates its syntax, and re-formats it with proper indentation for readability. It can also minify JSON by removing all whitespace.
Formula
Format: JSON.stringify(data, null, indent) | Minify: JSON.stringify(data)
Key Features
- ✓Format and beautify JSON with 2 or 4 space indent
- ✓Minify JSON to compact form
- ✓Validate JSON with detailed error messages
- ✓Character and line count display
- ✓Copy formatted output to clipboard
Pro Tip
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format. Keys must be double-quoted strings, and values can be strings, numbers, booleans, null, arrays, or objects. Trailing commas are not allowed.
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