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Use this API request body formatter to turn JSON, key=value lines, or query-string style input into a cleaner readable payload structure. It is useful for API testing, request debugging, docs, payload cleanup, and inspecting copied request bodies more comfortably.
API Request Body Formatter is built for development, debugging, formatting, and quick technical checks directly in the browser.
It supports JSON, key=value lines, and URL-encoded query-string style input.
It returns a neatly formatted JSON-style structure for easier reading and debugging.
It is useful when copied request payloads are messy and need to be reviewed or debugged quickly.
Yes. It works online in the browser.
Use the request body formatter when the input may come from mixed API-style formats such as key=value or query-string data. Use JSON formatter when the input is already valid JSON.
API Request Body Formatter is built for development, debugging, formatting, and quick technical checks directly in the browser.
Start by checking the input format, removing accidental spaces or unsupported characters, and comparing your input against the example pattern on the page.
Fix: Use one clear format where possible before formatting it.
Fix: Use a validator if the main goal is correctness rather than readability.
Fix: Paste the full request body before running the tool.
If you want to see realistic input and output patterns, open the examples page. If you want step-by-step usage guidance, open the guide page.
Open the main API Request Body Formatter page to test your own input and generate a live result.