Frequently asked questions about JSON Formatter
Eight quick answers to questions people ask about validating a JSON document. Browser-based, free, no signup, runs entirely on your device.
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Frequently asked questions
Does JSON Formatter support schema validation?
JSON Formatter catches syntactic errors. For schema (semantic) validation, pair JSON Formatter with a schema validator on top.
Which spec does JSON Formatter validate against?
The current published spec, with errata applied — same one every major parser implements.
Can I validate a really large JSON document?
Up to a few hundred MB works on a normal laptop. For larger, a CLI tool is the right shape.
Will JSON Formatter fix the JSON document for me?
JSON Formatter suggests fixes for the most common errors. You decide whether to apply each one.
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