Why use a JSON Formatter?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the language of the web. However, APIs often return JSON in a “minified” format (single line) to save bandwidth, which makes it impossible for humans to read.

Tool Features

• Beautify: Adds indentation and newlines to make the data readable.
• Validate: Checks for common errors like missing commas or unclosed brackets.
• Minify: Removes all whitespace to reduce file size for production use.

Common JSON Errors

If you get an error message, check for these common mistakes:

• Trailing Commas: JSON does not allow a comma after the last item in a list `[1, 2,]`.
• Single Quotes: JSON strings must use double quotes `”key”`, not single quotes `’key’`.
• Unquoted Keys: All keys must be wrapped in quotes `{“id”: 1}`, not `{id: 1}`.