JSON Formatter & Validator
Format, validate, and beautify your JSON data
Input
Output
Formatted JSON will appear here
Paste JSON in the input area to get started
Why Format JSON?
Ever received a JSON response from an API that looks like one giant, unreadable line?You're not alone. Minified JSON is great for saving bandwidth, but terrible for human eyes.
That's where JSON formatting comes in. It takes that wall of text and transforms it into something you can actually read and understand. Proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing make all the difference when you're trying to debug or analyze JSON data.
💡 Developer tip:
Always format JSON before sharing it in code reviews or documentation. Your teammates will thank you!
Before Formatting
This is what you typically get from APIs:
{"users":[{"id":1,"name":"Alice","email":"alice@example.com","active":true},{"id":2,"name":"Bob","email":"bob@example.com","active":false}],"total":2,"page":1}Good luck reading that! 😵
After Formatting
Much better, right?
{
"users": [
{
"id": 1,
"name": "Alice",
"email": "alice@example.com",
"active": true
},
{
"id": 2,
"name": "Bob",
"email": "bob@example.com",
"active": false
}
],
"total": 2,
"page": 1
}Now you can actually see what's going on! ✨
When You'll Need This
API Development
Testing API endpoints and need to understand the response structure? Format it first, then you can easily spot what data you're getting back.
Code Reviews
Including JSON examples in pull requests? Formatted JSON is much easier for reviewers to understand and provide feedback on.
Documentation
Writing API docs or tutorials? Properly formatted JSON examples make your documentation look professional and easy to follow.
Debugging
Trying to find a specific field in a complex JSON structure? Formatting makes it infinitely easier to navigate and locate what you need.