JSON Viewer
Parse and visualize JSON data in a tree structure.
About JSON Viewer
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the universal data exchange format used by virtually every REST API, database, and modern web application. Whether you're debugging API responses, inspecting NoSQL database documents, reviewing AWS/GCP configuration files, or analyzing application state, a JSON viewer helps you instantly understand complex nested data structures.
JSON Structure Quick Reference
JSON supports six data types: objects (key-value pairs wrapped in {}), arrays (ordered lists wrapped in []), strings (always double-quoted), numbers, booleans (true/false), and null. Keys must always be double-quoted strings. Values can be any JSON type, enabling unlimited nesting depth. Valid JSON requires no trailing commas and no comments.
Common validation errors include: trailing commas after the last item in an object or array, single-quoted strings instead of double-quoted, undefined or NaN values (which are JavaScript-specific and not valid JSON), and unescaped control characters in strings. If you need comments or trailing commas in your config files, consider JSON5 or JSONC (JSON with Comments) formats instead.
FAQ
What is the difference between a JSON Viewer and JSON Formatter?
Can large JSON files be processed?
Can I add comments in JSON?
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