Question 1

Why True FORMATTER?

Accepted Answer

True Formatter helps you format, validate, and beautify your JSON instantly, making it easy to read, debug, and **automatically repair**.

Question 2

Why format JSON Online?

Accepted Answer

Formatting JSON online saves time, requires no installation, and works directly in your browser without storing your data.

Question 3

How do I format a JSON file?

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Simply paste your JSON into the editor or upload your JSON file, then click the Format/Beautify button. Your JSON will be formatted instantly.

Question 4

Can TrueFormatter automatically fix broken JSON?

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Yes! TrueFormatter includes a powerful **Auto-Fixer** that can repair common JSON syntax errors. It automatically handles **missing commas**, **trailing commas**, **JSON comments (JSONC)**, unquoted keys, and single quotes, converting them into valid, clean JSON.

Question 5

What types of JSON errors does the Auto-Fixer repair?

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The Auto-Fixer specializes in errors that standard parsers reject. This includes fixing **missing commas** between elements, removing **trailing commas** in objects or arrays, stripping **JSON comments** (`//` or `/* */`), quoting **unquoted keys**, and replacing single quotes with double quotes.

Question 6

How do I know if my JSON is valid or fixable?

Accepted Answer

After pasting your JSON, click the **'Validate'** button. If the JSON is invalid but repairable, a **yellow alert** will appear with an **orange 'Fix JSON' button**. Click this button for an instant repair.

Question 7

How does the JSON Compare tool work?

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The JSON Compare tool analyzes two JSON inputs, formats them, and highlights the specific lines and values that are different. It's essential for tracking changes between two versions of an API response or configuration file.

Question 8

Can I convert YAML to JSON, and vice versa?

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Yes, the **YAML ⇆ JSON Converter** is bi-directional. It automatically detects whether your input is YAML or JSON and converts it instantly to the opposite format.

Question 9

Is the JWT Decoder secure?

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Yes, the JWT Decoder is safe to use. It only performs client-side decoding (Base64URL) to read the Header and Payload data. **Note: Signature integrity is NOT verified** by this tool, so you should treat the data as potentially compromised.

Question 10

What is the difference between URL encoding and Base64 encoding?

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**URL Encoding** (Percent-Encoding, e.g., `%20`) makes data safe for transmission within a URL query string. **Base64 Encoding** makes binary data safe for transfer over text protocols (like email or HTTP bodies) and is often used to encode binary files or complex strings.

Question 11

What format of UUID does the generator create?

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Our generator creates secure, random **UUIDs/GUIDs in Version 4 (V4) format**. V4 is the industry standard for general-purpose unique identifiers in databases and distributed systems.

Question 12

Is my data safe on TrueFormatter?

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Yes! All data is processed in your browser only. Nothing is sent or stored on our servers.

Question 13

Can I format large JSON files?

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Absolutely. TrueFormatter can handle large JSON files efficiently without slowing down your browser.

Question 14

Does TrueFormatter support JSON validation?

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Yes! It automatically detects errors in your JSON. If the error is minor, you will see a 'Fix JSON' button for **one-click repair**.

Question 15

Can I use TrueFormatter for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All features are completely free to use, with no signup required.

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