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JSON Formatter

How to Use JSON Formatter Online

Steps to format and beautify JSON online:

  1. Upload your JSON file or copy and paste JSON code into the editor.
  2. Click the “Formatter” button to beautify JSON instantly.
  3. Copy or download the formatted JSON data as an .json file.
  4. Click the “Tree Viewer” button to visualize JSON in a tree view.
  5. Validate and minify JSON by clicking on the respective buttons.
  6. Select JSON indentation level with required spaces.
  7. You can also convert JSON to XML and CSV files.

What is JSON?

JSON stands for Javascript Object Notation. It is a lightweight data interchange format that uses JavaScript object syntax to store data in attribute-value pairs and ordered lists. JSON is designed for efficient transmission and parsing.

What is JSON used for?

  • JSON is commonly used for data exchange and storage.
  • Integrate into any backend systems, apps, or web services.
  • Load and parse the JSON directly in frontend JavaScript code using fetch or XHR.
  • Store the converted data in NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
  • Stream JSON content to browser clients or mobile apps as part of an API.
  • Process and query the data further to extract insights.
  • Populate JSON documents for search indexing.
  • Dynamically inject data into web pages client side.

Updated on February 5, 2025