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JSON Formatter vs Validator
Formatting makes JSON readable; validation checks if it is syntactically correct. You often need both.
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Formatter
Adds indentation and line breaks. Use after you have valid JSON.
Validator
Finds syntax errors missing commas, bad quotes, trailing commas in strict parsers.
How to do it
- Paste JSON into the validator first.
- Fix any errors reported.
- Format for readability.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can invalid JSON be formatted?
- No fix validation errors first.