Format JSON
Add indentation, spacing and line breaks to compressed or difficult-to-read JSON.
Format and validate JSON instantly
Paste the data. Make it readable.
Turn compressed or messy JSON into clean, readable data. Validate the syntax, choose your indentation, sort object keys, minify the result and download a finished JSON file.
No account required. Your JSON is processed in your browser.
Formatted JSON
✓ VALID JSON
{
"name": "Turnkey Tools",
"active": true,
"tools": [
"JSON Formatter",
"QR Code Generator",
"Invoice Generator"
],
"settings": {
"theme": "dark",
"indent": 2
}
}
Instant
JSON formatting
Automatic
Syntax validation
Flexible
2 or 4-space indentation
Private
Processed in your browser
Built for developers and data
Clean JSON without changing the data.
Format API responses, configuration files, exported data and other JSON content in a readable and consistent structure.
Validate Syntax
Identify missing commas, quotation marks, brackets and other JSON syntax errors.
Minify JSON
Remove unnecessary whitespace to create compact JSON for storage, transmission or production use.
Sort Object Keys
Sort object keys alphabetically while preserving arrays, nested objects and values.
Copy or Download
Copy the result to your clipboard or download it as a reusable JSON file.
Browser-Based Privacy
Process the JSON locally without automatically sending project data to an external server.
Interactive JSON formatter
Format your JSON now.
Paste JSON into the input editor, choose an indentation level and format, validate, minify, sort, copy or download the result.
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API responses
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Configuration files
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Application data
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Debugging and testing
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Exported JSON files
JSON Formatter
Paste JSON into the editor and choose an action.
Simple from the first format
How it works.
Paste the original data, format it into a readable structure and copy or download the finished result.
Step 01
Paste your JSON
Add an API response, configuration object or other JSON data to the input editor.
Step 02
Format and validate it
Choose the indentation level and check the data for syntax errors.
Step 03
Copy or download it
Copy the formatted result or save it as a JSON file for later use.
Make unreadable JSON easier to inspect.
Format, validate and organize JSON data without installing complicated development software.
Common questions
Everything you should know.
Find answers about JSON formatting, validation, minifying, sorting, downloading, privacy and getting started.
It converts compressed or inconsistently spaced JSON into a
readable structure with indentation and line breaks.
Yes. The validator checks the input and displays the browser's
syntax error message when the JSON cannot be parsed.
Minifying removes spaces, indentation and line breaks while
preserving the original JSON data.
Yes. The Sort Keys option alphabetically sorts keys inside nested
objects while leaving array order unchanged.
This formatter processes JSON directly in your browser and does
not require an account or automatic cloud storage.