JSON Viewer

Your formatted JSON will appear here...

Why Use Our Online JSON Viewer?

Stop squinting at raw text. Our JSON Viewer is a precision utility engineered for developers and data analysts. It transforms unstructured, minified JSON strings into a crystal-clear, hierarchical tree view, making it effortless to debug API responses and configuration files.

Raw JSON is often dense and difficult to parse visually. This tool solves that problem by automatically indenting nested objects and validating syntax on the fly. Whether you are troubleshooting a backend error or formatting data for documentation, this viewer delivers accuracy and speed without server-side processing.

Quick Start Guide

1. Input Data: Paste your raw JSON string into the text field above.
2. Process: Click "View JSON" to parse the syntax.
3. Debug: Instantly view the structured data tree. Any syntax errors (like missing commas) are flagged immediately.
4. Export: Click "Copy Formatted JSON" to grab the prettified code for your projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a JSON Viewer?

A JSON Viewer is a developer utility that renders raw JSON strings into a structured, indented format. It organizes data hierarchies visually, allowing for faster debugging and analysis of API payloads compared to raw text.

How do I use a JSON Viewer?

Simply paste your raw text string into the input box and click "View JSON." The tool parses the syntax and outputs a clean, readable data tree, highlighting the structure of your objects and arrays.

What is the difference between a JSON Viewer and a JSON Editor?

A Viewer is optimized for reading and inspecting data structure (read-only mode), ensuring you don't accidentally alter values. An Editor permits you to modify values, keys, and structure directly within the interface.

Is JSON human-readable?

Raw JSON is text-based but often minified to save space, making it hard to scan. Viewers apply formatting—specifically white space, line breaks, and indentation—to make the logic genuinely human-readable.

How can I tell if my JSON is valid?

Paste your code into this tool. If the parser encounters syntax errors (such as trailing commas or unclosed brackets), it will fail to render the tree and instead display an error message pinpointing the issue.