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JSON Formatter

Format and validate JSON easily.

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JSON Formatter

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About JSON Formatter

JSON Formatter instantly prettifies, validates, and minifies JSON data in your browser. Paste raw or compressed JSON, click Format, and get clean readable output with proper indentation — no setup required.

Why use JSON Formatter?

  • Validate JSON syntax and catch errors like missing commas or unclosed brackets instantly.
  • Format compressed single-line JSON into readable multi-line output with 2-space indentation.
  • Minify formatted JSON back to compact form for production use or API requests.
  • Works entirely in the browser — paste sensitive API responses without sending them externally.

How to use it

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Paste your raw, minified, or malformed JSON into the input field.

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Click Format to prettify it with proper indentation and line breaks.

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If there is a syntax error, the tool highlights where the issue is.

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Click Copy Output to copy the formatted JSON to your clipboard.

Best use cases

Debugging API responses from REST APIs or webhooks

Reading compressed JSON from browser network tabs or curl output

Validating JSON before sending it as a request body

Minifying JSON config files for production deployments

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Frequently asked questions

What JSON standards does this support?

QuickFnd's JSON Formatter supports standard JSON (RFC 8259). It does not support JSON5 or JSONC. All keys must be double-quoted strings and trailing commas are not allowed.

Is there a file size limit?

No server-side limit. Very large JSON files may be slower depending on your device, but most API responses and config files work instantly.

Why is my JSON showing as invalid?

Common causes: trailing commas, single-quoted strings, unquoted keys, or NaN/Infinity values. The formatter indicates which line caused the error.

Can I format JSON with comments?

Standard JSON does not allow comments. Strip comments first — the formatter will show a syntax error if it encounters // or /* */ style comments.

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