JSON Formatter

What does JSON Formatter do?

The JSON Formatter makes JSON readable by adding consistent indentation and line breaks.

How to use JSON Formatter

1. Paste your JSON into the editor.
2. Press Format.
3. Copy the formatted JSON.

When is it useful?

• Read minified API responses
• Tidy configuration files
• Prepare JSON for documentation

Good to know

• JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) stores data as objects in curly braces with "key": value pairs, and lists in square brackets. Keys and text values must use double quotes.
• Invalid JSON is reported so you can fix it.

Frequently asked questions

Is JSON Formatter free?

Yes. You can use it as often as you like without creating an account.

Is my text saved?

No. It is sent to our server only to create the result and is not stored. Like every tool on the site we keep a basic usage record (tool name, time, IP address and country); see our Privacy Policy.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or computer - there is nothing to install.