JSON Prettify - Format JSON input of any size

Prettify JSON data
  • Available as command-line tool (CLI) and also integrated in JSONBuddy.
  • Prettify large JSON files with the help of the built-in File Explorer.
  • You can also minify JSON text and remove all whitespace.

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Format and prettify JSON data with the help of the JSONBuddy software package

Only a few simple steps are required to prettify JSON data using JSONBuddy:

  • 1. Open JSONBuddy and load the JSON data you want to format.
  • 2. Select "Pretty-Print JSON" from the "JSON" menu or use the Ctrl+Shift+P shortcut.
  • 3. JSONBuddy will format the JSON data with proper indentation and line breaks to make it more readable.

Prettify large JSON data

The built-in File Explorer in JSONBuddy can be used to prettify large JSON files. To prettify a large JSON file using JSONBuddy's built-in File Explorer, follow these steps:

  • 1. Open JSONBuddy and navigate to the File Explorer window.
  • 2. Select the large JSON file you want to prettify.
  • 3. Right-click on the file and select "Pretty-print" from the context menu.
  • 4. JSONBuddy will format the JSON file with proper indentation and line breaks for improved readability.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+P to pretty-print the selected JSON file. Note that JSONBuddy can handle large JSON files with millions of lines. This makes it a useful tool for working with large JSON files that may be difficult to read and understand in their original format

JSONBuddy is a JSON editor and validator for Windows that allows you to view, edit, and format JSON data. JSONBuddy also supports other features for working with JSON data, such as syntax highlighting, JSON Schema validation, and JSON patching. You can also add custom formats for the JSON validator using regular expressions. JSONBuddy provides a user-friendly interface for editing and formatting JSON data, making it easier to work with JSON in Windows environments.

More about formatting JSON data using the command-line tool and the WebAPI.

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