JSON Formatter, Validator & Difference Tool

Format, validate, compare, minify, and generate JSON Schema

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What is JSON?

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data format used to exchange structured data between clients and servers. It’s human-readable, language-independent, and commonly used for API responses and configuration files.

How to format JSON

Paste your JSON into the input, then press Format (or Ctrl/Cmd + Enter). If the JSON is invalid, you’ll see an error with line/column to help you fix it quickly.

Common JSON errors

Typical issues include missing commas, unquoted keys or strings, trailing commas, and mismatched braces/brackets. This tool validates as you type and points you to the error location.

JSON vs XML

JSON is usually smaller and easier to parse in modern web applications, while XML offers features like attributes and mixed content. Most modern APIs prefer JSON for simplicity and performance.

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