JSON Formatter

💡 About This Tool

Beautify minified JSON or validate syntax instantly. Essential for parsing API responses, debugging configuration files, and converting raw JSON strings into a readable format with proper indentation.

📘 Usage Tips

• Format & Validate Input raw JSON string to apply 4-space indentation. Automatically detects and reports syntax errors (e.g., trailing commas, unclosed brackets).
• Minify for Production Use the "Minify" function to strip whitespace and newlines, reducing payload size for production environments.
• Error Feedback Provides immediate feedback on invalid JSON, helping you pinpoint syntax issues quickly.

🧐 Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is JSON?

A. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight, language-independent data interchange format. It is the de facto standard for REST APIs and configuration files.

Q. Are comments supported?

A. Standard JSON (RFC 8259) does not support comments (// or /* */). Including them will cause a parse error, though some supersets like JSON5 do allow them.

📚 Trivia

JSON syntax is derived from JavaScript object literals, but it is a distinct text format. Unlike XML, it is less verbose and can be parsed natively by JavaScript engines, contributing to its dominance in web development.