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JSON Formatter & Validator

Utilities Free Updated 4 Oct 2026
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ⓘ About this tool 🔄 Last updated 4 Oct 2026 ✓ Reviewed by TopToolAI Team

Checks whether a JSON string is valid and, if so, reformats it with proper indentation so it is easy to read. Invalid JSON is reported with the specific parser error so you can find the problem.

How to use JSON Formatter & Validator

Step-by-step guide to the boxes below. Open it only if you need help.

  1. 1
    Paste your JSON Text box

    Paste the JSON text you want to check and tidy up. If it is invalid, the error is shown.

    Example: {"name":"value"}

  2. 2
    Indent Choose one

    How many spaces to indent each level of the output. 2 or 4 spaces are the most common.

    Choose one: 2 spaces4 spacesTab

  3. 3
    Press “Format & Validate”

    Click the button under the boxes. If something is missing or not valid, a short message tells you which box to fix.

  4. 4
    Read your result

    Your answer appears under the button, with a short note in plain words where it helps. Change any box and press again to compare different numbers.

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JSON Formatter & Validator FAQs

Is my JSON sent to a server?
No — everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
What if my JSON is invalid?
The tool shows the exact parser error (e.g. unexpected character), which usually points you straight to the problem.
Why is my JSON invalid?
Common mistakes are missing quotes, trailing commas, single quotes instead of double quotes or unmatched brackets.
What does it mean to prettify JSON?
Adding line breaks and indentation so the data is easy to read. The indent option sets how many spaces to use.

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