Free JSON Formatter, Validator & Converter 🛠️
Beautify, minify, validate, sort, and convert JSON online. TXT to JSON, JSON to CSV. Upload files, download output. 100% private — no data sent to server.
Free JSON Formatter, Validator & Converter — All JSON Tools in One Place
Our free JSON formatter and validator online gives developers everything they need to work with JSON data in one place — beautify, minify, validate, sort keys, convert TXT to JSON, and export JSON to CSV — all running entirely in your browser with no data sent to a server. Whether you are debugging a minified API response, validating a configuration file, or converting a text file to JSON, this tool handles it instantly.
JSON Beautifier — Format Minified API Responses Instantly
APIs commonly return JSON in a compact, minified format with all whitespace removed to reduce payload size. While this is efficient for network transfer, it makes the response nearly impossible to read or debug by hand. Our JSON beautifier online parses the minified response and reformats it with proper indentation (2, 3, or 4 spaces — your choice), line breaks, and nested structure — turning a single-line blob into a readable, debuggable format in one click. This is functionally equivalent to what tools like JSONLint, JSON Editor Online, and browser developer tools do when you preview JSON responses.
TXT to JSON Converter Online — Convert Text File to JSON
This tool works as a TXT to JSON converter online — paste the contents of any text file or upload a .txt file directly, and the tool will parse and format it as valid JSON. This covers the txt format to json and text file to json conversion use cases commonly needed when working with API responses saved as plain text, log exports containing JSON payloads, configuration data stored in text format, or database exports that need to be validated as JSON before processing.
JSON Validator with Error Line Detection
The JSON validator checks your input against the JSON specification (RFC 8259 / ECMA-404) and reports any syntax errors — missing commas, unclosed brackets, invalid quote characters, trailing commas, and unescaped special characters — along with an error description and the position in the text where the error was found. This makes it much faster to locate and fix a syntax error in a large JSON object than manually scanning through the raw text.
JSON to CSV Converter — Export JSON Arrays as Spreadsheet Data
The JSON to CSV converter transforms a JSON array of objects into comma-separated values format, extracting all unique keys as column headers and mapping each object's values to the corresponding columns. This is useful for exporting API data to spreadsheets, preparing data for import into Excel or Google Sheets, and converting JSON database exports into a format that non-technical stakeholders can work with.
Sort JSON Keys Alphabetically
The Sort Keys feature recursively alphabetizes all object keys throughout a JSON structure, including nested objects. This is useful for normalizing JSON output for version control diffs (where unsorted keys produce false-positive changes), comparing JSON objects from different sources, and maintaining consistent key ordering in configuration files across team members.
A Quick Note on Privacy & Trust
All JSON processing — formatting, validation, conversion, sorting — runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No JSON data you paste or upload is ever sent to or stored on any server. This makes the tool safe for internal API responses, configuration secrets, database exports, and any sensitive JSON data. The tool is reviewed and tested regularly — most recently in June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I format and beautify JSON online?
Paste your JSON and click Beautify. Choose 2, 3, or 4 space indentation. If the JSON has a syntax error, the validator shows the error with a description and position.
Can I convert a TXT file to JSON online?
Yes. Paste text or upload a .txt file and click TXT → JSON. The tool parses and formats it as JSON — useful for API responses saved as text, log exports, and configuration data in plain text format.
Can I convert JSON to CSV online?
Yes. Click JSON → CSV to convert a JSON array of objects into CSV format with column headers. Download the result as a .csv file for use in Excel or Google Sheets.
What does the JSON validator check for?
Missing commas, unclosed brackets or braces, invalid quotes, trailing commas, and unescaped characters — with an error message and position indicator so you can find and fix the issue quickly.
Can I sort JSON keys alphabetically?
Yes. Click Sort Keys to recursively alphabetize all object keys throughout the JSON structure — useful for version control diffs, comparison, and configuration file consistency.
Is my JSON data safe when I use this tool?
Yes. All processing runs in your browser. No JSON data is ever sent to or stored on any server — safe for sensitive API responses, config files, and internal data.
About This Tool
This JSON Formatter was built by the FreeImageTools team — backend and frontend developers who work with JSON APIs, configuration files, and data exports daily. We upgraded the original 3-button tool to include configurable indentation (2/3/4 spaces/tab), TXT to JSON conversion, JSON to CSV export, alphabetical key sorting, file upload, download output, live JSON stats (key count, depth, type, size), and detailed error reporting with position info. All processing runs in the browser — no JSON data is transmitted. Tested most recently in June 2026.