JSON Pretty Print
Format and beautify JSON with consistent indentation so the structure is easy to read at a glance.
This is the same tool as our JSON Formatter — JSON pretty print, beautify, and format all mean the same thing: adding indentation so JSON is easy to read.
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What is JSON Pretty Print?
JSON pretty print means formatting a JSON string with consistent indentation and line breaks so the structure is easy to read at a glance. It is also called JSON beautify, JSON format, or JSON indent — they all refer to the same operation.
For example, compact JSON like {"name":"Alice","age":30} becomes:
{
"name": "Alice",
"age": 30
}
This tool uses the browser's built-in JSON.parse() and JSON.stringify() to parse and re-format your JSON. All processing runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is JSON pretty print?
- JSON pretty print means formatting JSON with indentation and line breaks so it is easy for humans to read. It is the same as JSON beautify, JSON format, or JSON indent — they all refer to adding whitespace to make the structure clear.
- Is my JSON data sent to a server?
- No. All formatting happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your machine.
- What is the difference between pretty print and minify?
- Pretty print adds whitespace and indentation for human readability. Minify does the opposite — it removes all unnecessary whitespace to produce the smallest possible output, useful for reducing file size before network transfer.
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