JSON Minifier | Compress JSON Online
Minify and compress JSON data by removing whitespace and formatting. Reduce file size for faster transmission and storage. Fast, private, and 100% in-browser.
How to Use This Tool
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Paste or type your JSON data into the input area.
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See the minified JSON appear in real-time (Live mode) or click Minify (Manual mode).
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View the size reduction in the stats display.
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Copy or download the compressed result.
Use Cases & Examples
Optimize API Responses
Reduce payload size for REST APIs and GraphQL responses to improve network performance.
Reduce Storage Size
Compress JSON configuration files, data exports, and backups to save disk space.
Improve Load Times
Minify JSON data embedded in web pages to reduce page size and improve loading speed.
Bandwidth Optimization
Reduce data transfer costs and improve performance on mobile networks and slow connections.
How JSON Minification Works
Parses JSON and re-serializes it without any whitespace or formatting.
Validates JSON syntax before minification to ensure data integrity.
Processes data entirely in your browser for fast performance and privacy.
Preserves all data values, types, and structure exactly as in the original.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is my JSON data sent to a server?
A. No. All minification happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Q.How much can I reduce the file size?
A. Typically 20-40% for formatted JSON, depending on indentation and whitespace. Heavily formatted JSON can see even greater reductions.
Q.Will minification change my data?
A. No. Minification only removes whitespace and formatting. The data structure and values remain exactly the same.
Q.Can I reverse the minification?
A. Yes, use a JSON formatter to add back indentation and formatting to minified JSON.
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