JSON formatter

Pretty-print JSON with standard two-space indentation in your browser.

Paste JSON to format and beautify it for reading, debugging, or sharing. Output updates as you type; nothing is sent to a server.

JSON input
Formatted JSON

How it works

Your text is parsed as JSON, then written back with two-space indentation and a stable key order from the parser.

Invalid JSON shows a parse error so you can fix syntax before formatting.

About formatting

Formatting does not change data values—only whitespace and line breaks for readability.

Privacy

All processing runs in your browser. Avoid pasting secrets on shared devices.

Common questions

Does this validate JSON?
Yes—invalid input is rejected with an error message.
Can I minify here?
Use the JSON minifier tool to remove whitespace.
Key order changed?
Object key order follows JSON.parse; some editors sort keys separately.
Large files?
Very large payloads may slow the tab; split or minify first if needed.