JSON Formatter

Format, validate, and beautify JSON data with syntax highlighting.

JSON Formatter

How to use json formatter

Access the tool

Open the json formatter in your browser.

Input your data

Enter or upload the content you want to process.

Get results

View and use the processed results instantly.

What our customers say about JSON Formatter

Pretty-prints large JSON instantly. The diff-friendly layout helps a lot.

Nadia Williams

Schema errors are easy to spot after formatting—great tool.

Kenji Takahashi

I use it daily for APIs. Fast and reliable in the browser.

Fatima Noor

Clean UI. The copy button is handy for quick sharing.

Liam O'Connor

Handles huge payloads without freezing. Impressive.

Camila Duarte

Love that nothing is uploaded—great for sensitive data.

Jonas Müller

What makes this tool special?

Pretty Print & Minify

Beautify JSON with indentation or compress for production.

Validation & Error Hints

Detect malformed JSON and highlight issues.

Large File Handling

Smooth formatting for big payloads, device permitting.

Syntax Highlighting

Readable structure with colors for keys, values, and types.

Copy & Download

One click to copy or save the formatted JSON.

Privacy First

Runs entirely in your browser—no uploads.

Perfect for these situations

API Responses

Beautify and inspect payloads from REST/GraphQL.

Logs & Debugging

Quickly reformat JSON logs for readability.

Config Files

View and edit app configs with clear structure.

Data Samples

Share neatly formatted examples with teammates.

Documentation

Produce readable JSON snippets for guides.

Education

Teach JSON structure with highlighted, indented views.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this JSON formatter free to use?+
Yes, our JSON formatter is completely free to use with no restrictions.
Do I need to create an account?+
No account required. You can use the JSON formatter immediately.
Do you validate JSON?+
Yes. Invalid JSON will show an error so you can quickly fix syntax issues.
Is my JSON sent to a server?+
No. Formatting happens locally in your browser for privacy.
Can I minify the JSON?+
Yes. Use the minify option to compress JSON for production.
How large of a file can I format?+
Most files format instantly; performance depends on your device memory and browser.

Format, validate, and beautify JSON data with syntax highlighting.