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Data Formatting

What this category can do

Formatting tools make existing code and structured data easier to read without changing the target language. This category is for JSON, XML, YAML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Java and Python that already exists but is compressed, poorly indented or hard to review. Use these tools when you need clearer layout; use converter tools when the target format itself must change.

Most tools process input in the browser when possible. For files, tokens, documents or network checks, review the selected tool before using sensitive data.

Common use cases

  1. Inspect an API JSON response copied from browser devtools or server logs.
  2. Review YAML, XML or HTML configuration before committing a deployment change.
  3. Expand minified CSS, JavaScript or SQL so a bug can be traced line by line.

FAQ

Will formatting change the behavior of my code?

It should only change whitespace, indentation and line breaks. If the input is invalid, the tool may fail or format only part of it.

Why does valid-looking JSON or YAML fail?

A missing quote, trailing comma, tab indentation or unclosed bracket is enough to break parsing. Copy the exact error position if the tool shows one.

Should I format SQL before running it?

Formatting helps review joins, conditions and nesting, but it does not validate business logic or database-specific syntax.

Can formatting restore comments from minified code?

No. A formatter can expand layout, but comments and original variable names removed during minification cannot be recovered.

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