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Read JSON as a tidy, collapsible tree — or as formatted text.

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About the format

What is a JSON file?

JSON is the data format behind most apps and APIs. Exported JSON is usually squashed onto a single line, which makes it unreadable without a viewer.

  • Collapsible tree view
  • Pretty-printed text
  • Shows where invalid JSON breaks
  • Nothing is uploaded — 100% private
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How to

How to open a JSON file

  1. 1Choose your fileClick “Choose file” above, or drag your .json file anywhere onto the page.
  2. 2It opens instantlyYour browser reads it locally. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
  3. 3Pretty-printed textDownload the result, or open another file whenever you like.

Frequently asked questions

Everything happens in your browser, so most answers come down to: it's private, free and instant.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. The file is opened by your own browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server, so it works for private and work files too.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no watermark, no limit on how many files you open.