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JavaScript Prettify

Format messy JavaScript into a cleaner readable layout with indentation and line breaks.

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Use this JavaScript Prettify tool to format compact or messy JavaScript into a more readable structure. It is useful for debugging copied snippets, inspecting generated code, reviewing minified-looking samples, cleaning simple scripts, and making JavaScript easier to scan before editing or sharing.

About this tool

Use this JavaScript Prettify tool to format compact or messy JavaScript into a more readable structure. It is useful for debugging copied snippets, inspecting generated code, reviewing minified-looking samples, cleaning simple scripts, and making JavaScript easier to scan before editing or sharing.

Use javascript prettify when you need a fast browser-based result without extra setup. It works well for quick checks, one-off tasks, and routine formatting or calculation work.

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Why use this tool

How to use

  1. Paste JavaScript into the input box
  2. Click Run Tool to format it
  3. Review the formatted output with indentation
  4. Scan the structure more easily before editing or copying
  5. Copy the result for debugging, documentation, or cleanup

Examples

Example

Input

function test(){if(true){console.log('ok');}}

Output

function test() {
  if (true) {
    console.log('ok');
  }
}

Useful when copied JavaScript is all on one line.

Example

Input

const data={items:[1,2,3],ok:true};

Output

const data = {
  items: [1, 2, 3],
  ok: true
};

Makes short data-oriented JS snippets easier to inspect.

Common errors

Expecting a basic prettifier to fully understand every JavaScript edge case

Fix: Use it for readability and quick cleanup, then review complex syntax manually.

Pasting broken JavaScript and expecting correct formatting

Fix: Check missing brackets, quotes, or incomplete snippets before formatting.

Using JavaScript Prettify for JSON content

Fix: Use JSON Formatter for strict JSON objects and arrays.

FAQ

What does JavaScript Prettify do?

It adds indentation and line breaks to make JavaScript easier to read.

Is JavaScript Prettify the same as a JS beautifier?

Yes. Both names usually mean formatting JavaScript into a cleaner readable layout.

Does JavaScript Prettify validate the code?

No. It focuses on readability, not full syntax validation.

What is the difference between JavaScript Prettify and JSON Formatter?

JavaScript Prettify is for JS code snippets. JSON Formatter is for strict JSON data.

Can I use it for minified-looking script snippets?

Yes. That is one of the most useful cases for this tool.

Use cases

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