Quick Answer
How do you format JSON?
// Answer
Paste your JSON and the formatter parses it, then re-serializes it with consistent indentation (2 spaces) so nested structures are easy to read. If the JSON is invalid, it shows the exact error. Beautify adds readable spacing; Minify strips all whitespace for the smallest size.
Why use this tool
Read and debug JSON faster
APIs, config files, and logs are full of JSON that arrives as one unreadable line. This formatter makes it legible, validates the syntax, and can minify it again for production — all locally, so even sensitive payloads never leave your machine.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Paste it and the tool parses it instantly. Valid JSON is formatted; invalid JSON shows a clear error message with the reason.
Beautify adds indentation and line breaks for readability; minify removes all unnecessary whitespace to reduce size.
No. Parsing and formatting happen entirely in your browser, so even confidential data stays private.
Yes, within your browser memory limits. Very large files are handled client-side without uploading.
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