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JSON Formatter

Validate, format and minify JSON with server-side error highlighting.

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How to Use JSON Formatter

1
Paste your JSON into the input box.
2
Click Format to prettify, or Minify to compress.
3
Copy the result with one click.

Features

Server-side JSON validation with PHP
Pretty-print with 2-space indentation
Minify to single line
Error line and message shown on invalid JSON
Shows type (Array/Object) and key count
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Why Use This Tool

Debug API responses quickly
Readable JSON for code review
Minified JSON reduces payload size
No browser extension needed

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens with invalid JSON?
The tool shows the exact error message from PHP's JSON parser, including the position of the error.
Can I format large JSON files?
Yes, up to 500KB of JSON input is supported.