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Data Formatter

Format and validate JSON, XML, YAML, and SQL with syntax highlighting

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Real-time
Data Formatter & Validator
Formatting Options
JSON Input
How to Use Data Formatter
1.
Select Format

Choose your data format: JSON, XML, YAML, or SQL

2.
Paste Data

Paste your data into the input area for instant validation

3.
Format & Copy

Get formatted output with statistics and copy to clipboard

Data Formatter Features
Multi-Format Support

Support for JSON, XML, YAML, and SQL with format-specific options

Smart Formatting

Pretty print, minify, sort keys, and remove comments

Validation & Stats

Real-time validation with detailed statistics and error reporting

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What formats are supported?

A: JSON, XML, YAML, and SQL with format-specific formatting and validation rules.

Q: Can I format data with comments?

A: Yes! Enable 'Remove Comments' to strip out comments before formatting (// and /* */ for JSON/SQL, <!-- --> for XML, # for YAML).

Q: What's the difference between pretty format and minify?

A: Pretty format adds indentation and line breaks for readability, while minify removes unnecessary whitespace to reduce file size.


Data Formatter

Format and validate JSON, XML, YAML, and SQL with syntax highlighting

Offline
Privacy First
Real-time
Data Formatter & Validator
Formatting Options
JSON Input
How to Use Data Formatter
1.
Select Format

Choose your data format: JSON, XML, YAML, or SQL

2.
Paste Data

Paste your data into the input area for instant validation

3.
Format & Copy

Get formatted output with statistics and copy to clipboard

Data Formatter Features
Multi-Format Support

Support for JSON, XML, YAML, and SQL with format-specific options

Smart Formatting

Pretty print, minify, sort keys, and remove comments

Validation & Stats

Real-time validation with detailed statistics and error reporting

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What formats are supported?

A: JSON, XML, YAML, and SQL with format-specific formatting and validation rules.

Q: Can I format data with comments?

A: Yes! Enable 'Remove Comments' to strip out comments before formatting (// and /* */ for JSON/SQL, <!-- --> for XML, # for YAML).

Q: What's the difference between pretty format and minify?

A: Pretty format adds indentation and line breaks for readability, while minify removes unnecessary whitespace to reduce file size.

About JSON Formatter & Beautifier

Format minified or unformatted JSON into clean, indented, human-readable form. Also validates JSON syntax and reports exact error locations for malformed data. Can also minify JSON to the smallest possible size.

Key Features

  • Pretty-prints JSON with configurable indentation
  • Validates JSON and shows exact error location
  • Minify mode to compress JSON for production
  • Syntax highlighting for easy reading
  • Handles large JSON payloads quickly

How to Use

  1. Paste your JSON data into the input area
  2. The formatter validates and formats it automatically
  3. If there are errors, the exact line and character position are shown
  4. Click "Copy" to copy the formatted JSON

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the formatter fix invalid JSON?

The formatter validates and formats valid JSON. It reports the exact location of syntax errors but cannot automatically fix them โ€” you need to correct the error manually.

What is the difference between formatting and minifying?

Formatting adds indentation and newlines for human readability. Minifying removes all unnecessary whitespace for smaller file sizes โ€” used for production APIs and configs.

Why does my JSON have "unexpected token" errors?

Common causes: trailing commas (not allowed in JSON), single quotes instead of double quotes, or unquoted keys. JavaScript objects are not valid JSON.

Can I format very large JSON files?

Yes. The tool handles large JSON efficiently in your browser. For extremely large files (10+ MB), performance depends on your device.

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