Syntax Linting Tool

Free Online JSON & XML Formatter

Format, validate, and minify nested JSON or XML data strings instantly. Clean your code syntax with clear syntax highlighting and real-time error detection. 100% free, running securely in your browser with no sign-up and no installation required.

Paste your JSON or XML and click Format
Input
Formatted Output

Syntax Highlighting

Keys, strings, numbers, booleans and null values in distinct colors.

Error Detection

Instantly pinpoints the exact line and position of any syntax error.

100% Client-Side

All processing happens in your browser. No data is ever sent to a server.

How to Use the Formatter

1

Paste Your Data

Paste raw JSON or XML into the input panel. Switch between JSON and XML mode using the toggle.

2

Click Format

Hit the Format button to instantly beautify and validate your data with full syntax highlighting.

3

Copy or Minify

Copy the formatted output with one click, or use Minify to produce the most compact version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data safe? Does it get sent to a server?
Completely safe. This tool runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device and is never sent to any server. It is ideal for formatting sensitive API responses, config files, or private JSON data.
What is the difference between Format and Minify?
Format (Beautify) adds indentation and line breaks to make data human-readable. Minify does the opposite — it removes all whitespace to produce the smallest possible string, which is useful for APIs and production configs.
Can it detect errors in my JSON or XML?
Yes. If your input contains syntax errors, the tool will highlight the error in red and show the exact error message and position so you can fix it quickly.
What JSON and XML features are supported?
For JSON: objects, arrays, strings, numbers, booleans, null, and nested structures. For XML: elements, attributes, text nodes, CDATA, and comments. Both support arbitrarily deep nesting.
Is there a size limit for input data?
There is no hard limit — the tool handles files up to several MB without issues. For very large payloads (10MB+), performance depends on your browser and device.
How to format and validate JSON online for free without signing up?
Simply paste your raw dataset into the code window above and click "Beautify" or use the "Ctrl + Enter" shortcut. The code structure aligns instantly with clean syntax colors. There are no usage fees, no registration profiles to fill out, and no software tools to install.
Can I use this JSON formatter on mobile without installing an app?
Yes! ToolTiny's JSON and XML formatter works entirely in your browser on any device — iPhone, Android, Windows, or Mac. No app or software installation needed to format or validate JSON and XML online.
Do I need to sign up or create an account to format JSON?
No account or registration is needed. Just paste your JSON or XML data and click Format — it's 100% free with no sign-up required.
What is a JSON beautifier?
A JSON beautifier converts compact or minified JSON into a readable format with indentation, line breaks, and syntax highlighting.
Can I validate JSON online for free?
Yes. Paste your JSON data into the editor and click Format to validate the syntax instantly without signing up.
Does this tool support XML beautify and minify?
Yes. You can format, validate, beautify, and minify XML data directly in your browser.
Can I use this as a JSON viewer?
Yes. The formatted output works as a simple JSON viewer with indentation and syntax highlighting for easier reading.

How to Format and Validate JSON & XML Free Online — No Sign-Up, No Install

Inspect and Pretty-Print Complex Data Strings

When working with backend APIs, database responses, or application configuration scripts, reading minified data strings can be an exhausting challenge. Our free online JSON formatter reformats complex code blocks into structured layouts instantly. The platform applies custom syntax coloration and tab spacing rules dynamically, allowing you to trace deep data hierarchies, parameters, and nested object keys with total visual comfort.

Real-Time Syntax Error Detection and XML Validation

A single missing quotation mark, an unclosed bracket, or a trailing comma can halt an entire software deployment array. ToolTiny includes an automated JSON syntax checker and XML validator that evaluates your input text structures in real-time. If the code breaks native specification rules, the application displays a clear error warning alongside the exact location line description, speeding up your configuration debugging phases completely.

100% Private JSON Formatter — No Server Upload, No Registration Required

We honor the strict privacy requirements of your proprietary server logs, corporate database keys, and configuration code arrays. This data utility does not upload text payloads across the cloud network; it executes 100% on the client side within your computer browser sandbox memory cache. Work with complete peace of mind knowing your secret variables never leave your device. Enjoy unlimited developer utilities for free with no account signup profiles to generate and no application tools to install.

JSON Beautifier and Pretty Print Tool

ToolTiny works as a fast JSON beautifier online that turns compact or minified JSON into clean, readable, properly indented data.

You can use it to pretty print JSON, inspect nested objects, review arrays, and understand complex API responses without installing any developer software.

This JSON prettifier is useful for backend developers, frontend engineers, QA testers, and anyone working with structured data.

Validate JSON Online and Find Syntax Errors

A small JSON syntax error can break an API request, application config, or deployment file. This JSON validator checks your input instantly and helps identify invalid JSON syntax.

Use ToolTiny to validate JSON online, detect missing commas, broken quotes, invalid brackets, and malformed nested structures before using the data in production.

Because validation happens directly in your browser, sensitive API responses and private configuration files never need to be uploaded to a server.

XML Formatter, Beautifier and Validator Online

ToolTiny also works as an XML formatter, XML beautifier, and XML validator for developers working with structured markup data.

You can paste raw XML and instantly format nested elements, attributes, text nodes, comments, and CDATA sections into a more readable layout.

This is useful for checking XML feeds, sitemap files, SOAP responses, configuration files, and exported application data.

JSON Minifier and XML Minifier for Developers

Besides formatting, ToolTiny can also work as a JSON minifier and XML minifier to remove unnecessary spaces, line breaks, and indentation.

Minified JSON and XML are useful for APIs, production configuration files, embedded scripts, and reducing data payload size.

With one click, you can switch between readable formatted output and compact minified data without installing developer software.

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