JSON Formatter & Validator

Pretty-print, minify and validate JSON instantly.

What is the JSON Formatter & Validator?

The JSON Formatter turns messy or minified JSON into readable, indented output and tells you exactly where a syntax error is.

How to use it

  1. Paste your JSON into the input box.
  2. Click Format to beautify or Minify to compress.
  3. Copy or download the result.

Features

  • Error messages with position
  • 2-space indentation
  • Minify mode
  • Works offline

The JSON Formatter & Validator is part of the free ProgramGeeks.net toolbox and runs entirely in your browser.

FAQ

Is my data sent to a server?

No. Every tool on ProgramGeeks.net runs fully in your browser, so your input never leaves your device.

Does it fix invalid JSON?

It reports the error so you can fix it; it does not guess at corrections.

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