JSON Formatter & Validator

Format, validate, and beautify JSON online. Free, instant, 100% private - your data never leaves your browser.

Free JSON formatter and validator. Beautify or minify JSON with syntax highlighting and error detection. 100% browser-based, data never uploaded.

  • Format/beautify JSON with custom indentation (2, 4, or 8 spaces)
  • Minify JSON to compact single line
  • Real-time validation with detailed error messages
  • Syntax highlighting for improved readability
  • 100% client-side - data never leaves your browser

How to Format JSON

  1. 1 Paste your JSON data into the input field
  2. 2 Choose your preferred indentation level
  3. 3 Click 'Format' to beautify or 'Minify' to compact
  4. 4 Check the validation status for any errors
  5. 5 Copy the formatted output to your clipboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my code or data stored anywhere?

No. All developer tools process data locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server or logged.

Can I use these tools offline?

Yes! After the initial page load, most developer tools work without an internet connection.

Are there API limits?

No limits. Since processing happens in your browser, you can use the tools as much as you need.

Is the output compatible with production use?

Yes. Our tools produce standard-compliant output suitable for production environments.

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Last updated: January 15, 2026 · v2.1