Developer tool

JSON Formatter

Paste JSON to validate it and format it with readable indentation.

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The JSON Formatter validates JSON text and formats it with readable indentation. It is useful for API responses, configuration files, logs, and copied JSON snippets.

The tool helps catch common JSON mistakes such as missing commas, unquoted keys, unmatched brackets, and invalid string quotes.

Example JSON Formatting

Input: {"name":"VyasNex Tools","type":"calculator"}

Result: The formatter returns readable multi-line JSON with consistent indentation.

When To Use This Tool

  • Review API payloads.
  • Clean compact JSON before reading or sharing.
  • Validate JSON before placing it in config files.

Limitations and Disclaimer

  • Formatting valid JSON may reorder nothing and does not change the underlying data.
  • Avoid pasting secrets, tokens, or private data into online tools.

How To Use JSON Formatter

Quick notes to help you understand the result before you act on it.

Overview

Use this JSON formatter to validate JSON and convert compact data into readable indentation. It is useful when checking API responses, configuration snippets, logs, and copied data.

The formatter reports invalid JSON instead of silently changing it, so you can fix missing commas, quotes, brackets, or unexpected characters.

What It Checks

  • JSON keys and string values must use double quotes.
  • Objects and arrays must have matching braces and brackets.
  • The formatted output uses indentation to make nested structures easier to scan.

Practical Tips

  • Avoid pasting secrets, tokens, or private customer data into any online tool.
  • Use formatted JSON before reviewing API payloads or committing configuration files.
  • If validation fails, check the line near the reported error first.

FAQ

Common questions about this tool.

Is the JSON Formatter free?

Yes. The tool runs in the browser and does not require login.

Is my data stored?

No. Calculations run on the page and form input is not sent to a database.

Does this fix invalid JSON automatically?

No. It reports invalid JSON so you can correct the source safely.

Are JavaScript objects valid JSON?

Not always. JSON requires double-quoted keys and strings.

Can I format API responses?

Yes, as long as the response body is valid JSON.