What's the difference between formatting and minifying JSON?
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Formatting (beautifying) adds indentation, line breaks, and spaces to make JSON human-readable. Minifying removes all unnecessary whitespace, line breaks, and comments to reduce file size for production use.
Does this tool support JSON with comments?
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Standard JSON doesn't support comments. However, this tool will attempt to handle JSON with JavaScript-style comments (// and /* */) by removing them during processing. For strict JSON validation, use our JSON Validator tool.
Is my JSON data safe and private?
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Absolutely! All processing happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Your JSON never leaves your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.
What's the maximum JSON size this tool can handle?
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The tool can handle large JSON files (up to 10MB) in modern browsers. However, for optimal performance, we recommend files under 1MB. Very large files may cause browser slowdowns.
Can I sort object keys alphabetically?
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Yes! Check the "Sort keys" option before formatting. This will rearrange all object keys in alphabetical order, which is useful for consistent formatting and comparison.
