JSON Formatter & Validator

What is a JSON Formatter?

A JSON Formatter is a web development tool that formats, validates, and beautifies JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data to make it more readable and easier to work with. JSON is a lightweight data interchange format commonly used in web APIs, configuration files, and data storage. This formatter helps developers, data analysts, and technical professionals format JSON with proper indentation, validate JSON syntax, and identify errors. Whether you're working with API responses, debugging JSON data, or preparing data for documentation, this tool provides accurate formatting and validation. Browse our programming tools collection for more JSON and data processing utilities.

How to Format JSON?

Formatting JSON is simple:

1. Enter JSON Data: Paste or type your JSON code into the input field, or upload a JSON file.
2. Configure Options: Select formatting options like indent size, key sorting, trailing comma removal, and array compacting.
3. Format JSON: Click format to beautify your JSON code with proper indentation and structure.
4. Validate Syntax: Check for JSON syntax errors, validation warnings, and structure issues.
5. Copy or Download: Copy the formatted JSON to your clipboard or download it as a file for use in your projects.

This tool is essential for developers working with APIs, data analysts processing JSON data, or anyone who needs to format, validate, and work with JSON data efficiently.