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JSON Validator

Validate JSON and pinpoint syntax errors with line, column and a highlighted code excerpt.

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About the JSON Validator

Find out instantly whether JSON is valid and, if not, exactly where it breaks. The validator shows the failing line with surrounding context so typical mistakes — trailing commas, single quotes, unquoted keys, missing brackets — are easy to fix.

Your data is processed in the browser and never sent to a server, so it is safe to paste payloads that contain tokens or personal data.

How to use it

  1. Paste the JSON.
  2. Read the result: a green summary or a red error with location.
  3. Fix the highlighted line and re-check.

Good to know

  • Validation follows the strict JSON standard (RFC 8259). JSON5 or JavaScript object syntax is rejected.
  • This checks syntax, not a JSON Schema.

Frequently asked questions

Why are single quotes invalid?

JSON requires double quotes for strings and keys.

Is an empty object valid?

Yes, {} and [] are valid JSON, as are bare values like 42 or "text".

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