JSON Formatter
Paste raw JSON to instantly format, validate, or minify it. Includes syntax highlighting, inline error detection with line numbers, and one-click copy. Perfect for debugging API responses or config files.
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About JSON Formatter
## What is JSON?
**JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)** is a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate. It's the dominant format for web APIs, configuration files, and data storage.
### When to use this tool
- **Debugging API responses** — paste a minified response to see it formatted with proper indentation
- **Validating JSON** — instantly spot syntax errors like missing commas, unmatched brackets, or trailing commas
- **Minifying for production** — compress formatted JSON to reduce payload size
- **Cleaning up config files** — reformat `package.json`, `tsconfig.json`, or any JSON config
### Tips
- The formatter auto-detects common errors and shows the exact line number
- Use **2-space** or **4-space** indentation based on your project's convention
- Minified output strips all whitespace, making it ideal for embedding in URLs or API bodies
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