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JSON Formatter

Format, edit & beautify (make human readable) JSON. Search with syntax highlight

Mincho Kolev · com.blogspot.mravki.formatter

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v3.0 7.4 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v3.0 (10)
Updated
Jul 29, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size
7.4 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
May 26, 2023 (at least)
Permissions
9
Website
mravki.blogspot.com/2012/08/note-app-for-android.html
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

JSON Formatter is an app by Mincho Kolev in the Productivity category, listed since at least May 2023. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 2.6, the APK grew from 6.4 MB to 7.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 6.0. It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 2.7, it adds 3 new permissions (“Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution” and “Access adservices topics”) and drops 1 (“Run at startup”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v3.0

Edit bug fix.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

JSON Formatter is a powerful and lightweight tool for developers and anyone working with JSON data. Format, view, edit, and beautify JSON files directly on your Android device. KEY FEATURES: - Format & Beautify JSON Instantly format messy JSON into readable, properly indented code with a single tap. - Syntax Highlighting Color-coded JSON elements make it easy to distinguish keys, values, strings, numbers, and nested objects. - Collapsible Sections Collapse and expand JSON objects and arrays to navigate large files with ease. - Line Numbers Quickly reference specific lines in your JSON data. - Search Find text within your JSON with search highlighting and navigation between matches. - Edit Mode Make quick edits to your JSON with a built-in editor featuring arrow key navigation. - Copy & Paste Easily copy JSON from clipboard or paste your formatted results anywhere. - Import & Export Open JSON files from your device or share formatted JSON with other apps. - Backups Automatically save your work with the backup system. Restore previous versions anytime. - Pinch to Zoom Adjust text size with pinch gestures for comfortable viewing. - Dark Mode Support Works seamlessly with your device's dark mode settings. - Lightweight & Fast Minimal app size with maximum performance. No unnecessary permissions. Perfect for: - Developers debugging API responses - Students learning JSON structure - Anyone working with configuration files - Data analysts inspecting JSON datasets Download JSON Formatter now and make working with JSON a breeze! 1 tap on the "Format" button will beautify any JSON you have entered: - Even if the text is not complete - Even if the text is not a valid JSON The app will format super quick (may take longer for big JSONs) and will format it as far as it can (if the text is not complete), and make it easy to read. Import JSON as a *.json file or as a *.txt text, or just paste it from your clipboard. Export the result as a simple text file, or just copy it to your clipboard. Enjoy the search option to quickly find, what you are looking for. You have a easy "paste" button in the app, to quickly paste the text you have copied. You also have "copy" button in the menu, to quickly copy the entire text to your clipboard. "Delete" button in the side menu will clear the content. A backup will be created automatically on every paste, so you do not loose you progress. You can create, delete, rename, restore backups by yourself in the Backups section. This will allow you to easy switch between 2 (or more) JSONs. You have a Read only mode by default, so you do not change the text by accident with the constantly showing keyboard. Easy to switch between Read only mode and Edit mode is located in the top bar. Arrows to move the pointer to any part of the text will be shown in Edit mode. You can switch them off in Settings. Other preferences in Settings will allow you to make the app you own, and feel like home when using it. Enjoy fast way to make any JSON human readable. A small, unobtrusive ad is at the bottom.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.6. Since v3.0 it requires Android 6.0+.

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 29, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Mincho Kolev” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jul 29, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jul 29, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Mincho Kolev, L=Sofia, C=BG
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)67:D2:CE:DE:30:45:75:D5:E4:FD:A4:FA:2E:66:79:1A:B9:98:F7:39
  • File MD550f3d7603425f93acc0163bd7d4b94af
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

JSON Formatter requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

JSON Formatter APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of JSON Formatter for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 2.7 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. Get version 2.7 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the JSON Formatter APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 50f3d7603425f93acc0163bd7d4b94af.

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