{
  "id": 15,
  "slug": "json-formatter",
  "type": "tool",
  "title": "JSON Formatter & Validator — Free",
  "summary": "Format, validate, and minify JSON instantly. 100% in your browser — free, no sign-up, no upload.",
  "category_slug": "dev",
  "category_name": "Developer Tools",
  "locale": "en",
  "seo": {
    "description": "Free online JSON formatter, validator and minifier. Beautify or minify JSON in your browser. Private, no sign-up."
  },
  "data": {
    "howto": [
      {
        "step": 1,
        "text": "Paste your JSON."
      },
      {
        "step": 2,
        "text": "Click Format or Minify."
      },
      {
        "step": 3,
        "text": "Copy the result."
      }
    ],
    "sections": [
      {
        "body": "Paste JSON to pretty-print, minify, or catch syntax errors. Everything runs in your browser — your data is never sent anywhere.",
        "heading": "Format and validate JSON"
      }
    ],
    "toolKind": "client",
    "clientApp": "json-formatter"
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-06-27T04:44:29.284Z",
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is it free?",
      "a": "Yes, completely free with no file limits."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is my data private?",
      "a": "Yes — this tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are never uploaded."
    }
  ],
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}