JSON Formatter & Validator

How to Use JSON Formatter

1. Paste JSON: Enter your JSON data in the input field
2. Choose Format: Select formatting (pretty print) or minification
3. Set Options: Choose indentation style and validation preferences
4. Format: Click "Format JSON" to process your data
5. Copy Result: Use the formatted JSON in your projects

JSON Formatting Features

• Pretty Print: Makes JSON readable with proper indentation
• Validation: Checks for syntax errors and invalid structure
• Minification: Removes whitespace for smaller file size
• Error Detection: Highlights syntax issues with helpful messages
• Custom Indentation: Choose between spaces or tabs

Common JSON Use Cases

• API Development: Format API responses for testing
• Configuration Files: Clean up config JSON files
• Data Exchange: Prepare JSON for data transfer
• Debugging: Make complex JSON structures readable
• Documentation: Create clean examples for docs

JSON Best Practices

• Use double quotes for strings (not single quotes)
• Don't include trailing commas
• Use consistent indentation (2 or 4 spaces)
• Keep property names descriptive but concise
• Validate JSON before using in production

Common JSON Errors

{name: 'John', age: 30,}

{"name": "John", "age": 30}

JSON vs Other Formats