JSON Formatter

Beautify, validate, and format JSON data with customizable options

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Formatting Options

JSON Tools & Operations

Format & Beautify

Make JSON readable with proper indentation and structure.

Minify

Remove whitespace and reduce file size for production.

Validate

Check JSON syntax and structure for errors.

Sort Keys

Alphabetically sort object keys for consistency.

JSON Reference

Data Types

  • String: "text" (double quotes)
  • Number: 123, 45.67, -89
  • Boolean: true, false
  • null: null
  • Object: {"key": "value"}
  • Array: [1, 2, 3]

Common Errors

  • Single quotes instead of double quotes
  • Trailing commas
  • Unescaped special characters
  • Missing closing brackets/braces
  • Invalid control characters

Best Practices

  • Use consistent indentation
  • Validate before use
  • Keep structure simple
  • Use meaningful key names
  • Consider file size for large data