JSON Validator & Formatter
Validate, format, and minify JSON data with syntax highlighting and error detection
JSON Input
Paste or type your JSON data here
Formatted Output
Valid JSON will be formatted and displayed here
About 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.
JSON Syntax Rules
- • Data is in name/value pairs separated by commas
- • Objects are enclosed in curly braces
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[] - • Strings must be in double quotes
Common Use Cases
- • API data exchange
- • Configuration files
- • Data storage and transmission
- • Web application communication
- • NoSQL database documents
Pro Tips
- • Use proper indentation for better readability
- • Validate JSON before using in production
- • Minify JSON for reduced file size in production
- • Always use double quotes for strings