JSON Beautifier
Format and beautify minified or unreadable JSON data for easy reading and debugging.
Paste your JSON here. Example: {"name": "value"}
- 1 Enter JSON: Paste your compressed, minified, or unreadable JSON string.
- 2 Beautify: Click "Format JSON".
- 3 View Readable JSON: The output is perfectly indented, hierarchical JSON, making API payloads or configuration files easy to read.
What is the benefit of a JSON beautifier?
It restores the readability and hierarchy of a JSON string, which is crucial for debugging and understanding complex data structures from APIs.
Does it validate the JSON syntax?
No. While it can format valid JSON, you should use a separate JSON Validator (like Tool #16) to ensure the code is free of syntax errors (e.g., misplaced commas, unclosed brackets).
Why do API responses sometimes come minified?
Minified JSON is compressed to reduce file size and latency during data transfer over the network. This is done for performance, not for security.
API Response Debugging
Example Keyword: beautify minified json payload
Instantly format a raw API response body to inspect the data structure and values.
Configuration File Editing
Example Keyword: format json config file
Cleanly structure a local configuration file, making it easier to manually edit and maintain.
Code Sharing
Example Keyword: pretty print json online
Share a snippet of JSON data with a colleague, ensuring they can read the complex structure immediately.
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