JSON Formatter, Validator & Viewer

Result:

Processed JSON will appear here.

About Our JSON Tool

This tool provides a comprehensive suite of functionalities to work with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data. Whether you need to make your JSON human-readable, check for syntax errors, or simply explore its structure, our tool has you covered.

Features:

  • Formatter/Beautifier: Converts compact or messy JSON into a well-indented, easy-to-read format. Choose your preferred indentation (spaces or tabs).
  • Validator: Checks your JSON data for syntax errors, helping you quickly identify and fix issues like missing commas, unclosed brackets, or invalid data types.
  • Viewer: Provides an interactive tree view of your JSON structure, allowing you to easily navigate and understand complex nested data.
  • Minifier: Removes all unnecessary whitespace to compact your JSON, reducing file size for storage or transmission.
  • File Upload: Directly upload JSON files (.json or .txt) for processing.
  • Sample Data: Load a sample JSON to quickly test the tool's features.
  • Copy to Clipboard: Easily copy the processed JSON output.

What is JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format. It is easy for humans to read and write and easy for machines to parse and generate. It is based on a subset of the JavaScript Programming Language, Standard ECMA-262 3rd Edition - December 1999.

JSON is a text format that is completely language independent but uses conventions that are familiar to programmers of the C-family of languages, including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, and many others. These properties make JSON an ideal data-interchange language.

JSON Structure:

JSON is built on two structures:

  • A collection of name/value pairs. In various languages, this is realized as an object, record, struct, dictionary, hash table, keyed list, or associative array.
  • An ordered list of values. In most languages, this is realized as an array, vector, list, or sequence.

Common Use Cases for JSON:

  • Transmitting data between a server and web application (e.g., AJAX requests).
  • Storing configuration settings.
  • Representing complex data structures in a human-readable format.
  • Used extensively in APIs for data exchange.