Tool

JSON Formatter — Pretty

Prettify adds indentation for readable debugging and code review.

  • Free online
  • No signup
  • Instant
  • Browser-based

Free JSON formatter and validator — prettify, minify, and check syntax online. No upload.

Other presets

Switch angle without leaving JSON Formatter—each URL has unique copy and defaults.

Prettify with indentation, tree view, or compare two JSON documents.

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Your workspace

History, share link, and export — saved locally in your browser (0 favorites).

Use cases

  • Debug API responses during frontend development.
  • Minify JSON before embedding in config or scripts.
  • Validate config files before deploy.
  • Clean pasted logs for tickets and documentation.

How it works

Paste input or click generate. Processing stays on your device—nothing is uploaded to our servers.

Guides

Intent-focused pages—each opens a short guide and links to the matching tool preset when helpful.

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Developer guides

JSON, UUID, and Base64 intent pages—pair formatting and encoding tools with short how-to guides.

FAQ

Is my JSON sent to a server?

No. Parsing and formatting happen entirely in your browser.

What if JSON is invalid?

The validator and format actions show parse errors with messages to help you fix syntax.

Can I format large files?

Very large payloads may slow the tab. For huge files, use a desktop editor.

Does it support JSON5 or comments?

Standard JSON only—comments and trailing commas are not accepted.

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