JSON Formatter

Format and beautify JSON with one click

Open JSON Formatter

Free, no signup required. Your data stays in your browser.

About This Tool

Our free JSON formatter transforms messy, minified, or hard-to-read JSON into clean, properly indented code. Perfect for developers, API debugging, and data analysis.

Features

One-Click Formatting

Instantly format JSON with proper 2-space indentation and line breaks

Syntax Highlighting

Color-coded keys, values, strings, and numbers for easy reading

Auto-Fix Errors

Automatically fixes common JSON errors like trailing commas and single quotes

Large File Support

Handle JSON files of any size without performance issues

Copy to Clipboard

Copy formatted JSON with one click for use in your projects

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser - data never leaves your computer

How to Use

1

Paste Your JSON

Copy your raw JSON data and paste it into the editor above

2

Click Format

Press the Format button or use the keyboard shortcut

3

Copy the Result

Your formatted JSON is ready - copy it to your clipboard

Common Use Cases

  • Formatting API responses for debugging
  • Making minified JSON readable
  • Preparing JSON for documentation
  • Cleaning up configuration files
  • Formatting JSON for code reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JSON formatting?

JSON formatting is the process of adding proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing to JSON data to make it human-readable. Minified JSON saves space but is hard to read. Formatted JSON is easier to understand and debug.

How do I format JSON online?

Simply paste your JSON into the editor and click the Format button. Our tool will automatically add proper indentation (2 spaces) and organize your JSON structure. You can also paste directly with Ctrl+V and the JSON will be formatted automatically.

Can I format invalid JSON?

Yes! Our formatter includes an intelligent auto-fix feature that can correct common JSON errors like trailing commas, single quotes, unquoted keys, and missing commas. You'll see a notification showing what was fixed.

Is there a file size limit?

No, there's no hard limit. Our formatter handles large JSON files efficiently. All processing happens in your browser, so performance depends on your device.

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