JSON Formatter & Validator
Format, validate, and minify JSON without leaving the browser. Drop API responses or config files in the editor to normalize indentation, catch malformed contracts, and copy clean payloads for docs.
Quick samples
Input JSON
Paste a JSON object or array, pick the output mode, and run the formatter.
Formatted output
Copy the normalized payload and review its structural summary.
Paste JSON into the editor and submit to validate or reformat it.
Documentation
JSON Formatter & Validator
About this tool
JSON Formatter validates, pretty-prints, and minifies JSON payloads. Use it when API responses, config snippets, or copied data need to be cleaned up before review or sharing.
Modes
Pretty-print mode adds indentation and line breaks while keeping the same structure. Minify mode removes unnecessary whitespace to produce compact JSON.
Gotchas
The tool accepts JSON objects and arrays. Invalid syntax must be fixed before formatting can succeed. Trailing commas, comments, unquoted keys, and mixed non-JSON text will fail validation.
Formatting does not change field order, values, or structure intentionally.
Key use cases
- -Format JSON so it is easier to read.
- -Minify JSON into a compact one-line value.
- -Validate copied payloads before using them.
- -Check payload stats before handoff.