Question 1

What is a JSON formatter?

Accepted Answer

A JSON formatter is a tool that takes JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data and formats it in a readable, properly indented structure. It helps developers visualize and debug JSON data by organizing it with consistent spacing and line breaks.

Question 2

Is my JSON data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. All JSON formatting and validation happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device and is never sent to our servers. We take privacy seriously and have no access to the JSON data you process.

Question 3

What is the difference between prettify and minify?

Accepted Answer

Prettify formats JSON with proper indentation and line breaks, making it easy to read. Minify removes all unnecessary whitespace and line breaks, creating a compact version ideal for data transmission or storage. Both operations maintain the same JSON structure and data.

Question 4

Can I validate JSON files?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Simply paste your JSON content into the input editor, and our tool will automatically validate it in real-time. If there are any syntax errors, you'll see detailed error messages with line numbers to help you fix them quickly.

Question 5

What keyboard shortcuts are available?

Accepted Answer

We support several keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow: ⌘+Enter (or Ctrl+Enter) to prettify, ⌘+M to minify, ⌘+K to copy, and ⌘+D to download. These shortcuts work on both Mac and Windows.

Question 6

Does the tool work offline?

Accepted Answer

Once you load the page, all functionality works offline since everything runs in your browser. However, you need an initial internet connection to load the application. After that, you can format JSON even without internet access.

Question 7

Is there a file size limit?

Accepted Answer

There is no hard limit imposed by our tool. However, very large JSON files (multiple megabytes) may cause performance issues depending on your device's processing power. For optimal performance, we recommend files under 10MB.

Question 8

Can I use this tool for commercial projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our JSON formatter is completely free to use for both personal and commercial projects. There are no usage limits or restrictions. We built this tool to help the developer community.

Question 9

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Our tool works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser for the best experience and performance.

Question 10

How do I report a bug or suggest a feature?

Accepted Answer

We welcome feedback! You can reach out through our social media channels or submit issues on our GitHub repository. We actively maintain this tool and regularly add improvements based on user feedback.

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