JSON Formatter
Format/minify JSON
How to Use
- 1Paste your JSON data in the input field
- 2Click Format to beautify the JSON
- 3Use Minify to compress JSON
- 4Validate to check for syntax errors
- 5Copy or download the formatted result
Features
Use Cases
- Debugging API responses
- Formatting configuration files
- Preparing data for documentation
- Validating JSON before deployment
- Converting between data formats
- Analyzing complex data structures
Tips
- Use 2-space indentation for web projects
- Minify JSON for production to save bandwidth
- Always validate JSON before using in code
- Use tree view for exploring nested objects
- Keep arrays and objects consistently formatted
Detailed Guide
JSON formatting is crucial for working with APIs and data interchange. This tool helps developers debug, validate, and optimize JSON data. Whether you're troubleshooting API responses, preparing configuration files, or documenting data structures, proper JSON formatting makes the data readable and manageable. The tool includes validation to catch syntax errors early, potentially saving hours of debugging time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes JSON invalid?
Common issues include missing quotes around keys, trailing commas, and incorrect use of single quotes instead of double quotes.
Should I minify JSON?
Minify JSON for production to reduce file size. Keep it formatted during development for readability.
Can it handle large JSON files?
Yes, the tool efficiently handles large JSON files up to several megabytes with optimized parsing.