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What is JSON Pretty Print?

JSON pretty print transforms compact, hard-to-read JSON into a neatly indented, multi-line format. While machines happily parse single-line JSON, humans need structure — visual hierarchy, aligned brackets, and consistent indentation — to understand and work with complex data quickly.

{"user":"alice","role":"admin","permissions":["read","write"],"active":true,"lastLogin":1717200000}

{
  "user": "alice",
  "role": "admin",
  "permissions": [
    "read",
    "write"
  ],
  "active": true,
  "lastLogin": 1717200000
}

Why Pretty Print JSON?

Raw JSON from APIs, databases, and log files is often minified to save bandwidth. Pretty printing restores the human-readable structure you need to debug, review, and understand data without straining your eyes.

Choosing Your Indentation

Both 2 and 4 spaces are widely used. The right choice usually comes down to your team's style guide or personal preference.

Common Use Cases

Pretty Print in Your Terminal

You don't always need a browser tool. These commands pretty print JSON directly in your terminal without any installation beyond the tools you likely already have.

echo '{"a":1}' | python3 -m json.tool

node -e "console.log(JSON.stringify(JSON.parse(require('fs').readFileSync('/dev/stdin','utf8')),null,2))"

cat data.json | jq .

curl -s https://api.example.com/data | jq .

Frequently Asked Questions