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JSON Formatter & Validator

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This tool takes minified or messy JSON and pretty-prints it with proper indentation, while validating the syntax and pointing out exactly where an error occurs if the JSON is malformed.

How to use the json formatter & validator tool

  • Paste your JSON into the input box.
  • Click "Format" to pretty-print it, or check the validation message.
  • If there's a syntax error, review the highlighted location.
  • Copy the formatted, readable JSON.

When you'd use this

Making a minified API response readable for debugging.

Validating that hand-written JSON config is syntactically correct before deploying it.

Formatting JSON consistently before pasting it into documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if my JSON has a syntax error?

The tool reports the parsing error, typically pointing to the position where the invalid syntax was found, so you can fix it quickly.

Can I minify JSON with this tool too?

Yes — alongside pretty-printing, a minify option compresses the JSON back down to a single line with no extra whitespace.

About this tool

ToolBench runs this tool entirely in your browser. Your file or text is processed on your own device using JavaScript — nothing is uploaded to a server, nothing is stored, and there's no sign-up wall between you and the result. That's true of every one of the 500+ tools on this site, from PDF utilities to unit converters.

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