JSON Formatter

Format messy or minified JSON into clean, readable JSON directly on your device. No uploads, no account, and no internet connection required.

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JSON Formatter in Developer Tools Pro
JSON Formatter in DevT Pro
What it does

Make JSON easier to read.

Paste JSON and turn it into a consistently formatted structure that's easier to inspect, debug, copy, and edit.

Clean formatting

Turn compact or hard-to-read JSON into properly indented, readable data.

Fast debugging

Make nested objects and arrays easier to inspect while working with APIs, configuration, logs, or application data.

Private by default

Formatting happens locally. Your JSON isn't uploaded to DevT Pro or another web service.

Example

From minified to formatted

The data stays exactly the same while consistent indentation and line breaks make the structure easy to scan.

Input JSON
{"user":{"id":42,"name":"Ava"},"roles":["admin","developer"],"active":true}
Output JSON
{
  "user": {
    "id": 42,
    "name": "Ava"
  },
  "roles": [
    "admin",
    "developer"
  ],
  "active": true
}
Common uses

When a JSON Formatter is useful

01

API responses

Pretty-print API responses so nested objects, arrays, and values are easier to inspect while debugging.

02

Configuration files

Clean up JSON configuration before reviewing, editing, or sharing it with your team.

03

Logs and debugging data

Turn compact JSON from logs, consoles, and application output into something you can quickly understand.

Local first

Your JSON stays on your device.

JSON often contains internal API responses, user data, tokens, configuration, or other information you may not want to paste into an online formatter. DevT Pro processes JSON locally.

No internet required
No account required
No telemetry
No data uploads
Questions

JSON Formatter FAQ

Can I format JSON offline?
Yes. DevT Pro formats JSON locally and does not require an internet connection.
Does DevT Pro upload my JSON?
No. Your JSON is processed on your device.
Can I use it for API responses?
Yes. JSON Formatter is useful for making compact API responses and other structured JSON easier to read.
Which platforms support JSON Formatter?
JSON Formatter is included with DevT Pro on macOS, Windows and iPadOS.
Is JSON Formatter a separate app?
No. It is one of more than 120 developer utilities included in DevT Pro.
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JSON Formatter, plus 120+ developer tools.

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