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JSON Formatter & Validator

Format, validate, and minify JSON with line-precise errors and a tree view. Save scratchpads when signed in.

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Format, validate, and minify JSON with line-precise errors and a click-to-copy tree view. Sign in to save scratchpads of JSON you are working with so you can return to them mid-session or across days.

When to use it

  • 1Pretty-printing an API response for inspection.
  • 2Finding the missing comma the validator complains about.
  • 3Copying the JSON path to a deeply nested field for code or queries.

How it works

  1. 1

    Paste JSON

    Left textarea. Right side shows formatted, tree, and minified views in tabs.

  2. 2

    Catch errors

    Errors show line and column with a pointer to the exact offset. Indent and sort-keys toggles in the toolbar.

  3. 3

    Click paths in tree view

    Click any node to copy its JSONPath - useful for code or jq queries.

Frequently asked

Does it handle JSONC or JSON5?

Strict JSON only in this version. Comments and trailing commas raise errors.

Is sorting keys lossless?

Yes for object keys, but be aware that some systems treat key order as semantically significant. Sort with care.

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