JSON Copilot How do I minify JSON to reduce file size?
Features & Capabilities
JSON minification removes all unnecessary whitespace, line breaks, and indentation from your JSON data, reducing file size significantly. This is essential when you need to optimize data transfer, reduce API payload sizes, or minimize storage requirements.
Quick Minify
Press Cmd/Ctrl + M or click the "Minify" button in the toolbar to instantly compress your JSON.
How to Minify JSON
Paste or Load JSON
Enter your formatted JSON in the editor or import a file.
Click Minify
Use the keyboard shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + M or click the Minify button in the toolbar.
Copy or Export
The minified JSON appears instantly. Copy to clipboard or export to a file.
Before & After Example
Before (Formatted - 156 bytes)
{
"user": {
"name": "Alice",
"age": 30,
"active": true
}
}After (Minified - 51 bytes)
{"user":{"name":"Alice","age":30,"active":true}}67% Size Reduction
In this example, minification reduced the file size from 156 to 51 bytes - a 67% reduction! For large JSON files, savings can be even more substantial.
Common Use Cases
API Responses
Reduce bandwidth and improve response times for REST APIs.
Configuration Files
Minimize config files for production deployments.
Data Storage
Reduce database storage requirements for JSON documents.
Network Transfer
Speed up data transfer in mobile or low-bandwidth environments.
When to Minify
Minify JSON for production use, API responses, and storage. Keep JSON formatted during development for easier debugging and code review.
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