JSON Formatter & Beautifier
Format, beautify, and validate JSON with syntax highlighting
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Why Use Our JSON Formatter & Beautifier?
Instant formatting
Syntax validation
Customizable indents
Error highlighting
Technical Details
Standard: ECMA-404 JSON specification
Indent options: 2 spaces, 4 spaces, tabs
Validates syntax before formatting
Shows exact error locations for invalid JSON
Common Use Cases
API Response Debugging
Format minified JSON API responses for easy reading and debugging.
Configuration Files
Beautify JSON config files for better readability and maintenance.
Data Inspection
Format large JSON data sets to understand their structure.
Documentation
Create nicely formatted JSON examples for API documentation.
Pro Tips
- Use 2-space indent for compact, readable JSON
- JSON5 allows comments and trailing commas (but isn't standard JSON)
- Keys must be double-quoted strings in valid JSON
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard: ECMA-404 JSON specification
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