JSON Formatter
Beautify and format JSON with customizable indentation and sorting options. Our formatter helps you make JSON readable and properly structured for development and debugging.
Features:
- • Format with 2, 4, or 8 space indentation
- • Minify JSON to reduce file size
- • Sort object keys alphabetically
- • Real-time size comparison
- • Copy formatted output to clipboard
Formatting Options
JSON Input
Paste your JSON data here
Formatted Output
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API Response
Typical REST API response
{"users":[{"id":1,"name":"Alice Johnson","email":"alice@example.com","role":"adm...
Configuration File
Application configuration
{"app":{"name":"MyApp","version":"1.0.0","debug":true},"database":{"host":"local...
E-commerce Data
Product catalog entry
{"product":{"id":"prod-123","title":"Wireless Headphones","price":99.99,"currenc...
📚 JSON Formatting Guide
Why Format JSON?
Well-formatted JSON is essential for:
- Reading and debugging code
- Code reviews and collaboration
- API documentation
- Configuration file management
Formatting vs Minification
Formatting adds indentation and line breaks for human readability. Use when:
- Debugging applications
- Creating documentation
- Code reviews
Minification removes all unnecessary whitespace to reduce file size. Use when:
- Deploying to production
- API responses
- Storing in databases
Best Practices
- Use 2 or 4 spaces for consistent indentation
- Sort keys for better version control diffs
- Minify JSON for production environments
- Keep formatting consistent across your project
🎨 Formatting Options
Indentation: Choose between 2, 4, or 8 spaces for better readability.
Sort Keys: Alphabetically order object keys for consistency.
Minify: Remove all whitespace to reduce file size.
Size Analysis: See how formatting affects your JSON size.
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