Step 1: Paste Your JSON
Paste your JSON data into the input editor.
What Is a JSON Beautifier?
A JSON Beautifier is an online tool that converts compact or unformatted JSON data into a clean, readable structure. It uses indentation and line breaks to make JSON easier to understand, review, and debug.
JSON Beautifier Example: Before and After
{"name":"Ali","skills":["Linux","OpenShift"],"active":true}{
"name": "Ali",
"skills": [
"Linux",
"OpenShift"
],
"active": true
}{"name":"Ali","skills":["Linux","OpenShift"],"active":true}How to Use a JSON Beautifier Online
Step 2: Beautify JSON
Click the Beautify JSON button to format your JSON with proper indentation.
Step 3: Validate JSON
Click Validate JSON to check whether your JSON contains syntax errors.
Step 4: Copy Your JSON
Click Copy JSON to copy the formatted JSON to your clipboard.
Minify JSON removes unnecessary whitespace and produces a compact single-line result.
JSON Beautify vs Minify
Beautify
Adds indentation and line breaks to make JSON easier to read. Use it when you want to format JSON online and review the data. A JSON prettifier makes this same spacing change.
Minify
Removes unnecessary whitespace to make JSON more compact. Use it when you want a shorter version of the same data.
Common JSON Formatting Errors
The Validate JSON button checks syntax and writes the result under the editor. It can identify invalid JSON. It does not correct these errors for you.
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Trailing commas
A comma after the last value in an object or array is invalid. Remove that comma.
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Single quotes instead of double quotes
JSON keys and strings must use double quotes. Replace single quotes around text.
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Comments inside JSON
JSON does not allow
//or/* */comments. Remove them before you validate.