JSON validator

Validate a JSON string and turn it into a readable format.

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  • 100% free
  • No sign-up
  • Runs in your browser
JSON validator

What is the json validator?

The JSON validator parses your JSON, tells you whether it's valid and, if it isn't, shows the error and its position. Valid JSON is formatted with a clean 4-space indentation so it's easy to read. Everything runs in your browser.

JSON is used by APIs, configuration files and structured data such as JSON-LD for SEO. A single missing comma or quote breaks it completely, so validating before you deploy saves a lot of debugging.

How to use the json validator

  1. 1Paste your JSON.
  2. 2Press Validate to check the syntax.
  3. 3Copy the formatted JSON, or fix the reported error.

Features

Syntax validation

Instant feedback on whether the JSON is valid.

Error details

The parser message tells you what's wrong and where.

Pretty print

Valid JSON is indented for readability.

Private

Your data never leaves your browser.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common JSON errors?

Trailing commas, single quotes instead of double quotes, unquoted keys and comments, which aren't allowed in JSON.

Can I validate JSON-LD structured data?

Yes, this checks the JSON syntax. Use Google's Rich Results Test to check the schema itself.

Is there a size limit?

Up to 20,000 characters can be validated at once.

Is my JSON sent to a server?

No, it's parsed locally in your browser.