JSON Formatter

Format, validate, and minify JSON data. Perfect for developers working with APIs and data structures.

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About JSON Formatter

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight, text-based data interchange format. Our JSON formatter helps you validate, format, and minify JSON data for better readability and efficient data transmission.

Features:

  • Validation: Instantly check if your JSON is valid
  • Formatting: Beautify JSON with proper indentation
  • Minification: Remove unnecessary whitespace to reduce size
  • Error Detection: Clear error messages for invalid JSON
  • Statistics: View size comparisons and space savings

Common Use Cases:

  • API response formatting and debugging
  • Configuration file validation
  • Data structure visualization
  • Minifying JSON for production deployment
  • Converting between compressed and readable formats

JSON Best Practices:

  • Use double quotes for strings (not single quotes)
  • Always quote property names
  • No trailing commas allowed
  • Use minified JSON in production for better performance
  • Validate JSON before using in applications