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JSON Formatter & Model Generator

Format JSON and generate Swift Codable structs or Kotlin data classes from the same input.

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About This Tool

A secure, browser-based JSON utility for formatting API payloads and generating mobile app model code without sending any data to a server.

Input

Paste practical JSON from real development work

JSON, short for JavaScript Object Notation, is a lightweight data format used to exchange structured data between apps, APIs, backend services, and development tools. It is easy for humans to read and easy for software to parse, which is why it appears in REST APIs, debug logs, configuration files, and mobile app networking layers.

This tool accepts normal JSON as well as escaped or double-encoded JSON strings such as "{\n \"date\" : \"2026-05-29\" \n}". You can paste those strings directly, then decode and format them without manually removing slashes or line-break escapes.

For iOS development, this is useful when Xcode prints raw request or response JSON in the console. Paste the log output as-is, format it instantly, and inspect the payload before creating Swift models or debugging API issues.

Output

Generate readable JSON and mobile models

JSON Format

Format compact or messy JSON into a readable 2-space indentation style. Nested objects and arrays become easier to scan, compare, copy, and share during API debugging.

Swift Codable

Generate Swift structs that conform to Codable for iOS and macOS development. Nested objects become nested struct definitions, arrays are mapped to Swift array types, and null values are represented as optional properties with ? where needed.

Kotlin data class

Generate Kotlin data classes commonly used in Android development. Arrays are mapped to List types, nested objects become separate data classes, and null values are represented with nullable types using ? automatically.

📐 What is a JSON Formatter? Why Do You Need It?

A JSON Formatter (also commonly referred to as a JSON Beautifier or JSON Pretty Print tool) is an essential utility that takes raw, compacted JSON data and structures it into a clean, human-readable format by applying proper indentation and line breaks.

In modern web and mobile application development, working with JSON responses from REST APIs, Webhooks, and configuration files is a daily routine. However, to optimize network bandwidth and data transfer efficiency, production API responses and log data are usually stripped of all whitespaces and newlines. This leaves you with minified JSON packed into a single, unreadable line. For example:

{"user":{"id":1,"name":"John Doe","roles":["admin","editor"],"profile":{"age":32,"email":"[email protected]"}}}

When dealing with complex, deeply nested objects, debugging or even understanding the data structure from a single line becomes incredibly tedious and time-consuming.

By using an online JSON Formatter, you can instantly transform the minified text into a beautifully structured hierarchy:

{
  "user": {
    "id": 1,
    "name": "John Doe",
    "roles": [
      "admin",
      "editor"
    ],
    "profile": {
      "age": 32,
      "email": "[email protected]"
    }
  }
}

When you prettify JSON and align the indentation, you can easily grasp the entire data schema at a glance. This drastically accelerates debugging, making it simple to spot incorrect key-value pairs and speed up your overall development workflow.

🛠️ Key Features of Web Dev Toolkit's JSON Formatter

Accurate JSON Formatting (Pretty Print & Unminify)

Whether you copy a minified, single-line JSON payload from an API response or dump a massive log file into the editor, our tool instantly adds clean line breaks and perfect indentation. It serves as a highly efficient JSON unminify tool, allowing you to instantly restore readability to any compressed dataset.

You can easily customize the indentation style (e.g., 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs) to match your team's coding conventions or personal preference. Even when handling massive JSON objects with thousands of lines, the clear tree structure ensures your data remains readable and easy to navigate.

Real-Time Validation (JSON Validator)

Alongside formatting, our tool features a built-in, real-time JSON Validator that checks your code syntax on the fly.

A tiny JSON syntax error can break an entire system, yet these issues are notoriously easy to overlook. Common culprits behind broken JSON include:

  • Trailing commas (which are strictly invalid according to standard JSON specifications)
  • Single quotes instead of double quotes around keys or strings
  • Missing or misplaced closing braces or brackets []
  • Included comments (standard JSON does not support comments)

Our live JSON inspector automatically catches these syntax blunders, highlighting the exact line and explaining the cause of the error. This saves you from wasting time hunting down missing commas and keeps your development pipeline moving smoothly.

Mobile App Model Code Auto-Generation (Our Ultimate Edge)

What truly sets Web Dev Toolkit apart from standard formatters is its ability to instantly convert JSON to Swift Codable and JSON to Kotlin data class models.

When building iOS or Android apps, developers frequently have to manually map API JSON responses to native data models. For iOS engineers, this means writing a struct that conforms to the Codable protocol. For Android engineers, it requires defining a Kotlin data class for serialization. When an API has dozens of fields, writing these structures by hand is tedious, repetitive, and highly prone to typos or optional-type mismatches.

Our tool dynamically analyzes the keys and inferred data types (String, Int, Bool, Array, or Nested Object) of your pasted JSON and generates production-ready boilerplate code instantly.

Swift Codable

struct Root: Codable {
    let user: User
}

struct User: Codable {
    let id: Int
    let name: String
    let roles: [String]
    let profile: Profile
}

struct Profile: Codable {
    let age: Int
    let email: String
}

Kotlin data class

data class Root(
    val user: User
)

data class User(
    val id: Int,
    val name: String,
    val roles: List<String>,
    val profile: Profile
)

data class Profile(
    val age: Int,
    val email: String
)

Say goodbye to manually mapping data structures line by line. Whenever an API contract changes, simply paste the updated JSON payload, generate your new Swift or Kotlin models with a single click, and copy them right into your codebase.

🔒 Why Choose Our JSON Formatter? (Security & Usability)

100% Client-Side Processing for Maximum Privacy

Unlike traditional online tools that upload your inputs to an external backend, our tool operates entirely inside your web browser via client-side JavaScript. Because no data is sent to a server, you can format, validate, and convert payloads containing API keys, user tokens, or internal configurations without worrying about data leaks. You can easily verify this total privacy by checking your browser's Developer Tools Network tab.

Zero Installation, Completely Free

There are no accounts to create, no plugins to install, and absolutely no subscriptions required. Simply open the URL in your browser and start working immediately. Bookmark the page to ensure you always have a lightweight, powerful JSON Viewer and converter ready whenever you are analyzing API payloads. Every feature is completely free, forever.

High-Performance Architecture for Large Datasets

Whether you are pasting a massive paginated API response or a sprawling configuration file, our tool is optimized to process large-scale JSON objects smoothly without freezing your browser. By executing lightweight local scripts rather than relying on heavy server round-trips, the interface stays fast, stable, and incredibly responsive.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a JSON Formatter?

A JSON Formatter is a developer utility designed to take raw, single-line, or minified JSON text and convert it into a structured, human-readable format using proper indentation and line breaks. Also known as a JSON Beautifier or JSON Pretty Print tool, it is widely used by developers to debug API responses, inspect payloads, and read complex nested configuration files.

Is it safe to paste confidential JSON data into this tool?

Yes, it is entirely safe. Our tool processes all data locally inside your own browser using client-side JavaScript. No data is ever transmitted to our servers or any third-party services. If you wish to confirm this, you can open your browser's developer tools, navigate to the Network tab, and verify that zero external network requests are made when you format or validate your data.

What is the difference between a JSON Formatter and a JSON Validator?

A JSON Formatter focuses on the visual presentation, modifying the indentation and line breaks to make the text readable. A JSON Validator, on the other hand, strictly checks the underlying syntax to ensure the data is structurally sound and compliant with standard JSON rules. Web Dev Toolkit combines both actions seamlessly into one screen, validating your syntax in real time as it prettifies your layout.

Can I generate Swift or Kotlin data classes directly from JSON?

Yes! When you paste your payload, our compiler automatically parses the entire tree architecture and infers data types to generate native Swift Codable structs and Kotlin data class definitions instantly. This feature eliminates the need for manual data mapping, providing an efficient way to handle JSON to Swift and JSON to Kotlin conversions.

How do I fix a JSON syntax error when formatting fails?

When you paste a malformed string into our tool, the live validator will highlight the specific line number where the structure breaks and provide a brief error description. Common errors include trailing commas, single quotes, or missing closing brackets. Simply locate the indicated line, correct the syntax typo, and the tool will immediately parse and prettify the updated text.