JSON Generator

Beautify, validate & explore JSON

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JSON Formatter – Format and Validate JSON Data

Use our free JSON Formatter to format, validate, and beautify your JSON data. Parse and debug JSON with easy-to-read formatting and syntax highlighting.

Perfect for developers working with APIs, configuration files, or any JSON data that needs to be cleaned up and made readable.

What is JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that's easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate.

JSON is commonly used for:

  • API Responses: Data transfer between servers and clients
  • Configuration Files: Storing application settings
  • Data Storage: NoSQL databases like MongoDB
  • Web Applications: Client-server data exchange

How to Use the JSON Formatter

Formatting JSON is simple:

  1. Paste your JSON into the input area
  2. Click "Format" to beautify the JSON
  3. Use "Minify" to compress the JSON
  4. Use "Validate" to check for errors
  5. Copy the formatted output

Features

Our JSON Formatter offers:

  • Syntax Highlighting: Color-coded JSON elements
  • Error Detection: Find and fix JSON errors
  • Minify: Compress JSON to remove whitespace
  • Tree View: View JSON as expandable tree
  • JSON Validation: Validate JSON syntax

Common JSON Errors

Watch out for these common issues:

  • Missing commas between elements
  • Trailing commas
  • Unquoted property names
  • Single quotes instead of double quotes
  • Extra commas after last item

Who Uses JSON Formatters?

This tool is useful for:

  • Software developers
  • API developers
  • DevOps engineers
  • Data analysts
  • System administrators

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - JSON Formatter

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