Beautify JSON
Transform messy, minified JSON into beautifully formatted, readable code with proper indentation and syntax highlighting. Our JSON beautifier makes your data crystal clear.
Online JSON Beautifier
Paste your minified JSON below to beautify and format it with proper indentation
How to Beautify JSON
Paste Minified JSON
Copy your compressed, minified JSON and paste it into the editor. Our tool handles any valid JSON format, no matter how messy.
Automatic Formatting
Watch as your JSON is instantly beautified with proper indentation, line breaks, and syntax highlighting for maximum readability.
Syntax Validation
Our beautifier also validates your JSON structure, highlighting any syntax errors and suggesting fixes automatically.
Copy or Download
Copy the beautified JSON to your clipboard or download it as a formatted file ready for use in your projects.
JSON Beautify FAQ
How to beautify JSON?
Simply paste your minified or compressed JSON into our online beautifier above. The tool will instantly format it with proper indentation, line breaks, and syntax highlighting. No installation or registration required.
How to beautify JSON in Visual Studio Code?
In VS Code, use Shift+Alt+F or right-click and select "Format Document". For more advanced formatting options during development, our online tool provides instant beautification with additional features.
How to beautify JSON in Notepad++?
Install the JSON Viewer plugin in Notepad++, then use Plugins → JSON Viewer → Format JSON. Alternatively, copy your JSON to our online beautifier for instant formatting without needing plugins.
How to beautify JSON in JavaScript?
Use JSON.stringify(data, null, 2) where the third parameter controls indentation. For development and debugging, our web-based tool offers additional features like syntax validation and error detection.
How to beautify JSON in Python?
Use json.dumps(data, indent=2) to format JSON with proper indentation. For quick formatting during development, paste your JSON into our tool for instant beautification and validation.
How to beautify JSON in Java?
Use Jackson's ObjectMapper with writerWithDefaultPrettyPrinter() or Gson's setPrettyPrinting(). For immediate formatting without code compilation, use our online beautifier.
How to beautify JSON in Postman?
In Postman, JSON responses are automatically formatted in the "Pretty" view. For request bodies, paste JSON and it will auto-format. If you encounter "could not beautify" errors, paste the JSON into our tool to fix syntax issues first.
How to beautify JSON in Chrome?
Install a JSON formatter extension like "JSON Formatter" or use Chrome DevTools. Navigate to Network tab, find JSON responses, and they'll be formatted automatically. For manual formatting, our online tool works directly in Chrome.
How to beautify JSON for non-developers?
Our online JSON beautifier is designed for everyone. Simply paste your JSON data, and it's instantly formatted with clear indentation and colors. No technical knowledge required - just copy, paste, and your JSON becomes readable.
How to save a beautified JSON file?
After beautifying your JSON with our tool, use the "Download" button to save it as a formatted .json file. You can also copy the beautified content and paste it into any text editor to save manually.
How to beautify JSON data in Java programmatically?
Use ObjectMapper with pretty printing: new ObjectMapper().writerWithDefaultPrettyPrinter().writeValueAsString(object). For testing and debugging, our web tool provides instant formatting without code changes.
Could not beautify Postman JSON - how to fix?
This error usually means the JSON has syntax errors. Paste the problematic JSON into our validator first to identify and fix syntax issues like missing quotes or brackets, then try beautifying in Postman again.