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JSON Validator & Formatter

JSON Validator & Formatter is a free online validator that helps you validate JSON and see errors with line numbers; plus auto-format/beautify. Free, instant, in-browser. JSON Validator & Formatter uses 1 input field, returns 3 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

Key facts

Inputs
1 field: JSON
Outputs
3 values: Status, Formatted JSON, and Error Details
Runtime
your browser on the device
Mode
Validator
Privacy
Files and text stay in the browser session.
Cost
$0, no account required

How to use JSON Validator & Formatter

  1. 1

    Paste or fill in the input

    Enter your text or values into the input fields on the page.

  2. 2

    Run the utility

    Click Compute to run the utility in your browser and review the result.

  3. 3

    Copy the output

    Copy the output value you need from the result panel.

JSON Validator & Formatter details

First, enter JSON in JSON Validator & Formatter. Next, review Status, Formatted JSON, and Error Details. Additionally, JSON Validator & Formatter uses 1 input field and 3 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.

Paste any JSON text and instantly check whether it is valid. If the JSON is well-formed, you get a beautifully indented/formatted version. If it contains errors, you get the exact line number, column, and surrounding context so you can fix it fast. Supports deeply nested objects, arrays, strings with Unicode, numbers, booleans, and null. Perfect for debugging API responses, config files (package.json, tsconfig.json), data payloads, or any JSON you receive. JSON Validator & Formatter runs locally in your browser; no data is transmitted.

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Frequently asked

What is JSON Validator & Formatter?

JSON Validator & Formatter is a free online validator that helps you validate JSON and see errors with line numbers; plus auto-format/beautify. Free, instant, in-browser. JSON Validator & Formatter uses 1 input field, returns 3 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

What inputs and outputs does JSON Validator & Formatter use?

JSON Validator & Formatter uses 1 input field: JSON. JSON Validator & Formatter returns 3 output values: Status, Formatted JSON, and Error Details.

Do my files and data stay private?

Yes. JSON Validator & Formatter runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.

How do I use JSON Validator & Formatter?

Open JSON Validator & Formatter, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. JSON Validator & Formatter runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.

Which browsers does JSON Validator & Formatter support?

Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. JSON Validator & Formatter uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.