How to format and validate JSON online
Clean up your messy JSON code and instantly check for syntax errors.
Paste Code
Copy your JSON string and paste it into the 'Input JSON' textarea.
Format or Minify
Click 'Format' to make it readable or 'Minify' to remove all whitespace.
Validate
The tool will automatically show an error message if your JSON syntax is invalid.
Copy
Click 'Copy Result' to get the processed code in your clipboard.
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