How to format JSON
To format JSON, paste your raw or minified JSON into the input area. The formatter parses it, validates that it is well-formed, and re-renders it with consistent indentation so the structure is easy to read and review.
All formatting happens locally in your browser, so even large or sensitive JSON never leaves your device. Once the output looks right, copy it to the clipboard or download it as a file to paste into documentation, tickets, code, or code reviews.
- Paste raw or minified JSON
- The tool validates and pretty-prints it
- Review the indented, readable output
- Copy or download the formatted JSON
Formatting and validation together
This JSON formatter also validates as it formats. If the input is not valid JSON, it fails with a clear parse error instead of producing broken or partial output, so you immediately know where a comma, bracket, or quote is wrong.
Combining beautifying and validation in one step makes the tool useful for everyday work: paste a payload from an API response or log, confirm it parses, and get a clean version ready to share. It is a lightweight utility for quick inspection rather than a heavy development environment.