✅ JSON Validator

Paste JSON and find out immediately whether it is valid — with the exact position of the first error — then pretty-print or minify it. Runs in your browser, nothing uploaded. Free, no account needed.

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About this tool

Paste the JSON and the validator reports either "valid" or the precise character where parsing failed — a trailing comma, a single-quoted string, a missing bracket. Fix it, re-check, and format or minify the result.

Validation uses the browser's strict native parser, so if it passes here it will pass in production. Nothing is uploaded.

How to use it

  1. Paste your JSON into the input box.
  2. Click "Format" to validate and pretty-print, or "Minify" to compress.
  3. If it is invalid, read the error message — it names the line and character.
  4. Copy the result with one click.

Frequently asked questions

Why is a trailing comma invalid?

Standard JSON forbids a comma after the last element of an object or array, even though JavaScript allows it.

Are single quotes allowed?

No — JSON strings and keys must use double quotes.

Is my data uploaded?

No, validation happens in your browser.

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JSON Minifier · JSON Formatter & Validator (all features)

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