JSON Forge

Format & Validate JSON Instantly

Paste your JSON data to format, validate, and beautify it with syntax highlighting. 100% free and private.

Input JSON

Formatted Output

Formatted JSON will appear here

How to Format JSON

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1. Paste Your JSON

Paste your JSON data into the input field. You can also click Load Sample to try with example data.

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2. View & Validate

Your JSON is automatically formatted with syntax highlighting. Invalid JSON will show a detailed error message.

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3. Copy or Download

Copy the formatted JSON to clipboard, download as a .json file, or minify it for production use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this JSON formatter free?

Yes, 100% free with no limits. Format and validate as much JSON as you need without registration.

Can this tool validate JSON?

Yes! It validates your JSON in real-time and shows exactly where errors are, including the error message.

Is my JSON data safe?

Absolutely. Everything runs in your browser using JavaScript's built-in JSON.parse. No data is sent to any server.

What is JSON minification?

JSON minification removes all unnecessary whitespace and line breaks, making it compact. Useful for reducing file size in production.

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