JSON Tree Viewer
Explore JSON as a collapsible, typed tree.
Your JSON is parsed locally in your browser to build the tree, and nothing is uploaded to a server.
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About JSON Tree Viewer
This online JSON tree viewer turns raw JSON into a collapsible, colour-coded tree so you can explore deeply nested objects and arrays without scrolling through dense text. Paste an API response, config file, or log payload on the left and the tree renders instantly on the right, with each value typed and arrays and objects showing their item or key counts when collapsed. It works as a quick JSON viewer for developers debugging endpoints, QA engineers inspecting fixtures, and anyone trying to understand an unfamiliar JSON structure. Invalid JSON is flagged with its line and column so you can fix syntax errors fast. Because it runs locally in your browser, large or sensitive documents are parsed on your own machine and the data never leaves your device. Use it to explore nested JSON, trace a value's shape, and make sense of complicated payloads at a glance.
Features
- Renders JSON as a collapsible, expandable tree of nodes
- Colour-codes values by type (string, number, boolean, null, object, array)
- Shows item and key counts on collapsed arrays and objects
- Collapse branches you do not need to keep big documents manageable
- Handles large and deeply nested JSON structures
- Reports invalid JSON with the exact line and column
- Parses everything locally in your browser with no upload
- Read-only view that never alters your original JSON
How to use the JSON Tree Viewer
- Paste or type your JSON into the Input JSON box on the left.
- See it render as a typed, colour-coded tree in the Tree panel on the right.
- Click any object or array node to expand or collapse that branch.
- If the JSON is invalid, read the reported line and column and fix the syntax.
Example
Input
{"user":{"id":7,"roles":["admin","editor"],"active":true}}
Output
object {1}
└─ user object {3}
├─ id: 7
├─ roles array [2]
│ ├─ 0: "admin"
│ └─ 1: "editor"
└─ active: true
The object renders as a collapsible tree with each value typed.
Common errors & troubleshooting
- The tree does not render and an error points to a line and column. — The JSON is invalid. Check the reported line and column for a missing comma, bracket, or quote and correct it.
- Trailing commas after the last item in an object or array are rejected. — Standard JSON does not allow trailing commas. Remove the comma after the final element.
- Keys or strings wrapped in single quotes fail to parse. — JSON requires double quotes around keys and string values. Replace single quotes with double quotes.
- A very large document is slow or hard to scan. — Collapse the branches you do not need so only the relevant parts of the tree stay open.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the JSON Tree Viewer?
- It is an online tool that parses your JSON and shows it as a collapsible, typed tree so you can navigate nested objects and arrays without reading raw text. Each value is colour-coded by its type.
- How do I explore deeply nested JSON with the JSON Tree Viewer?
- Paste your JSON on the left, then click any object or array node in the Tree panel to expand or collapse it. Collapsed branches show their item or key count so you can drill into only the parts you care about.
- Can the JSON Tree Viewer handle large or deeply nested JSON?
- Yes. It renders big and heavily nested documents, and you can collapse the branches you do not need to keep the view fast and manageable.
- Does the JSON Tree Viewer change or save my JSON?
- No. The viewer only displays the parsed structure; your original JSON is never modified or stored.
- What happens if my JSON is invalid in the JSON Tree Viewer?
- The viewer reports the error along with the exact line and column in the text so you can quickly find and fix the syntax problem.
- Is my data sent anywhere when I use the JSON Tree Viewer?
- No. Your JSON is parsed locally in your browser and never leaves your device, so even sensitive payloads stay on your machine.
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