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JSON Syntax Validator

Check whether a payload is valid JSON and move directly to the likely syntax error.

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Input JSONJSON
UTF-8Ln 1, Col 1
ResultTEXT
UTF-8
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JSON Validator: How to use this tool

Validate strict JSON syntax with editor diagnostics and a likely line and column.

Check whether a payload is valid JSON and move directly to the likely syntax error.

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How to use this tool

  1. Paste JSON, upload a local file, or load a CORS-enabled public URL.
  2. Run Validate JSON and review the marker or success summary.
  3. Review the validity summary or jump to the highlighted syntax issue; this validator does not create a transformed file.

Example to try

Input JSON
{
  "message": "Line one\nLine two",
  "unicode": "नमस्ते JSON 👋",
  "escaped": "quote: \" and backslash: \\",
  "values": [true, false, null, -12.5e2]
}
Result
Valid JSON. This checks JSON syntax, not a JSON Schema.
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Frequently asked questions

Does this tool upload my JSON?

No. The transformation runs in your browser. URL import contacts only the address you explicitly enter.

What happens when the JSON is invalid?

The editor marks the likely location and keeps stale output out of the result pane.

What does JSON Validator produce?

It reports strict JSON syntax validity; it does not validate against a JSON Schema.

What limitation applies to JSON Validator?

Semantic business rules and JSON Schema constraints are outside this syntax validator.