Useful Utilities

JSON & XML Formatter: Validator, Minifier & Beautifier

Tired of staring at unreadable, minified code? Our formatter instantly beautifies your JSON and XML data, validates syntax, and helps you debug API responses. It also offers minification and key sorting for cleaner, optimized code.

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Tool Interface

Editor

Preview (JSON)

Key Features
  • Dual Mode Support: Works seamlessly with both JSON and XML data.
  • Syntax Highlighting: Color-coded output makes reading nested data structures easy.
  • Validation: Instantly catches syntax errors like missing braces or unclosed tags.
  • Minification: Compresses your data for production use by removing unnecessary whitespace.
  • JSON Key Sorting: Alphabetize your JSON keys for consistent, readable diffs.
  • Privacy First: 100% client-side processing guarantees your data never hits our servers.
How to Use This Formatter
  1. Paste Data: Copy your raw JSON or XML string into the "Editor" pane.
  2. Select Action: Click Format JSON or Format XML to beautify the code.
  3. Analyze: Check the "Preview" pane for the indented, color-coded result. If there's an error, it will appear below the buttons.
  4. Optimize (Optional): Use Sort Keys to organize JSON or Minify to compress the output.
Why Use a JSON/XML Beautifier?
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and XML (eXtensible Markup Language) are the backbones of modern data exchange. However, servers often send this data in a "minified" format (with no spaces or newlines) to save bandwidth. While efficient for machines, it's impossible for humans to read.
Our JSON & XML Formatter solves this by parsing the raw string and re-formatting it with proper indentation and spacing (pretty-printing). It also acts as a validator, pointing out syntax errors that might be breaking your application. Whether you are debugging an API webhook or configuration file, this tool is essential for clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my data safe?
Absolutely. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your JSON/XML data is never transmitted to us or any third party.
Can I sort XML validation?
Currently, key sorting is only available for JSON objects. XML relies on element order, so sorting tags could break the document's valid structure.
Why did I get a "Parser Error"?
This means your input is not valid JSON or XML. Common issues include trailing commas in JSON, missing closing tags in XML, or using single quotes instead of double quotes for JSON strings.