Developer Tools / JSON Formatter & Validator
Guide
How to use the JSON Formatter & Validator
- 1
Paste JSON.
- 2
Choose format or minify.
- 3
Copy the result; errors show the line and column.
Expert tip
What you should know
Common JSON errors are trailing commas, single quotes instead of double quotes and unquoted keys, which are valid in JavaScript but not in JSON.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is my JSON uploaded?+
No. Formatting runs entirely in your browser.
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