JSON Formatter

Format JSON or minify JSON locally in your browser when you need a readable payload fast and do not want to upload it anywhere else.

Paste JSON and format it

Use format for readability and minify when you need a compact version. Both run locally in your browser.

Use this when you already have JSON in hand

This tool is for the moment when you need to clean up a response body, config snippet, or payload before reading it, debugging it, or sharing a redacted version with someone else.

Common use cases

  • Inspecting API request and response bodies
  • Cleaning copied JSON from logs or config files
  • Making payloads readable before sharing in docs or tickets

FAQ

No remote formatting service is required for the core formatter flow. The tool is designed to keep the formatting step inside your browser.

Yes. JSON prettifier and JSON formatter usually mean the same thing: turning compact or messy JSON into something easier to read.

Use the validator flow or inspect the error message, then fix the syntax and format again.