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JSON Pretty Print

Beautify and format JSON data with customizable indentation

Unformatted JSON Input

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Pretty Printed JSON Output

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How to Pretty Print JSON - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your Unformatted JSON

Let's transform your messy JSON data into beautiful, readable format! You have several convenient options:

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Paste directly: Copy your minified or unformatted API response and paste it into the input editor
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Upload a file: Click "Upload" to select a .json or .txt file containing unformatted JSON
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Try the sample: Click "Sample" to load example minified data and see the pretty printing in action 😊

Example: Minified JSON Input

Here's what compressed, unreadable JSON looks like:

{"planId":"TEL-UNLIMITED-5G","planName":"Unlimited 5G Premium","provider":"TelecomCorp","pricing":{"basePrice":89.99,"currency":"USD","billingCycle":"monthly"},"features":["unlimited_data","5g_access"],"isActive":true}
Step 2

Configure Pretty Print Options

Customize your formatting preferences! 🎛️ The pretty printer gives you control over how your JSON appears:

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Indent Size: Choose between 2, 4, or 8 spaces, or use tabs for indentation
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Sort Keys: Alphabetically sort object keys for consistent formatting
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Remove Comments: Strip out JSON comments for cleaner output
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Minify Option: Click "Minify" to compress JSON into a single line for production use

Example: Formatting Options in Action

See how different settings affect the output: ⚙️

📏2-space indentation for compact formatting
🔤Alphabetical key sorting for consistency
✨Syntax highlighting for better readability
Step 3

Instant Pretty Printing

Watch the transformation happen instantly! 🎉 As soon as you input JSON, the pretty printer automatically:

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Validates syntax: Checks for errors and highlights issues with helpful suggestions
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Adds proper indentation: Makes nested objects and arrays easy to read
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Applies syntax highlighting: Color-codes different elements for better visual parsing

Example: Beautifully Pretty Printed Output

The same JSON, now perfectly formatted and readable: ✨

{
  "planId": "TEL-UNLIMITED-5G",
  "planName": "Unlimited 5G Premium",
  "provider": "TelecomCorp",
  "pricing": {
    "basePrice": 89.99,
    "currency": "USD",
    "billingCycle": "monthly"
  },
  "features": [
    "unlimited_data",
    "5g_access"
  ],
  "isActive": true
}
Step 4

Export Your Pretty Printed JSON

Get your beautifully formatted JSON ready for use! 🚀 Multiple export options make it easy to integrate into your workflow:

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Copy to clipboard: One-click copying for quick pasting into your code editor or documentation
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Download as file: Save as a .json file with proper formatting preserved
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Real-time validation: Green checkmark confirms your JSON is valid and beautifully formatted

What is JSON Pretty Print? 🎨

JSON Pretty Print is the process of formatting JSON data to make it human-readable by adding proper indentation, line breaks, and spacing. It transforms compressed, minified JSON into a structured format that's easy to read and debug.

Pretty printing is essential for developers who need to analyze API responses, debug JSON data, or make configuration files more maintainable. It preserves the data structure while dramatically improving readability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between JSON Pretty Print and JSON Formatter?

JSON Pretty Print focuses specifically on beautifying and making JSON readable with customizable indentation options. While similar to formatting, pretty printing emphasizes visual appeal and readability with advanced options like key sorting and comment removal.

Can I both pretty print and minify JSON in the same tool?

Yes! Switch between "Pretty Print" mode for readable formatting and "Minify" mode for compressed, single-line JSON. Perfect for development (pretty) and production (minified) use cases, just like the JSON Formatter.

Can I customize the indentation style?

Yes! Choose between 2, 4, or 8 spaces for indentation, or use tabs. You can also enable key sorting to alphabetically organize object properties and remove comments for cleaner output.

Does pretty printing change the JSON data structure?

No, pretty printing only changes the visual formatting and whitespace. The actual data structure, values, and types remain exactly the same. The JSON is functionally identical to the original, just more readable.

Can I pretty print large JSON files?

Absolutely! The pretty printer handles large JSON files efficiently while maintaining smooth performance. For analysis of large datasets, you can also convert pretty printed JSON to readable tables for easier data exploration.

Is the pretty printed JSON ready for production use?

Yes! Pretty printed JSON maintains perfect syntax compatibility. Use it for development, debugging, and documentation. For production APIs where bandwidth matters, you might want to use the JSON Formatter's minify option instead.

Is the JSON Pretty Print tool completely free?

Yes, completely free with no limitations on file size, usage frequency, or formatting options. No registration required, and you can pretty print unlimited JSON files with full customization and syntax highlighting.