JSON Formatter & Validator

Format, validate, and manipulate JSON data with advanced tools

Raw input

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Cleanened Output

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Developer Documentation

Professional grade JSON manipulation suite for high-performance development workflows.

Core Capabilities

  • Format & Beautify (2-space)
  • Real-time Syntax Validation
  • Production Minification
  • Alphabetical Key Sorting

Advanced Power Tools

  • Flatten/Unflatten Objects
  • JSON String Escape/Unescape
  • Comment & Null Removal
  • Local-only Processing (Private)

Configuration

Advanced Tools

Flatten
Unflatten
Escape
Unescape
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JSON formatting?

JSON formatting (beautifying) converts compact or minified JSON into a readable format with proper indentation and line breaks. Our JSON formatter organizes your data with 2-space indentation, making it easy to read nested structures, objects, and arrays. It's essential for debugging and reviewing JSON data.

How do I validate JSON?

Our tool automatically validates your JSON as you type. If there are any syntax errors, they will be highlighted in the editor with error messages explaining the issue. You can also click the 'Validate' button to run a manual check. Valid JSON is required for most operations like formatting or minifying.

Can I convert JSON to a single line?

Yes! Use the 'Minify' button to compress your JSON into a single line. This removes all unnecessary whitespace, newlines, and indentation, significantly reducing the file size. Minified JSON is ideal for data transmission and storage in production environments.

How do I sort JSON keys?

Click the 'Sort Keys' button to alphabetically sort all keys in your JSON objects. This works recursively, meaning keys in nested objects will also be sorted. Sorting keys makes it easier to compare different JSON files or find specific data fields.

What does 'Flatten JSON' do?

Flattening JSON converts nested objects into a single-level object using dot notation for keys (e.g., 'user.address.city': 'New York'). This is useful for exporting data to CSV or working with systems that require flat data structures. You can reverse this using the 'Unflatten' tool.

Can I remove comments from JSON?

Standard JSON doesn't support comments, but some formats like JSON5 do. Our tool can strip out single-line (//) and multi-line (/* */) comments, as well as trailing commas, to convert loose JSON into valid standard JSON.

Is my JSON data secure?

Yes! All JSON processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your data is never uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere. You can safely format sensitive data like API keys or configuration files without worrying about privacy.