How to Format JSON in Sublime Text (2026)
Format and prettify JSON in Sublime Text with a plugin, and when a no-install online formatter is the faster choice. Privacy-first, runs in the browser.
Sublime Text has no built-in JSON formatter
Unlike VS Code, Sublime Text does not ship a JSON language service that pretty-prints on a keypress. You add formatting through Package Control. The widely used option is Pretty JSON, which installs from the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) via "Package Control: Install Package". Once installed, run "Pretty JSON: Format (Pretty JSON)" to indent the current selection.
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When a plugin is worth it
If you live in Sublime, a plugin keeps formatting one command away and works offline. It also handles JSON embedded in other files through the same palette. For a one-off paste, though, installing and binding a key is more setup than the job needs.
Pick based on whether JSON formatting is part of your daily Sublime workflow.
| Feature | Sublime plugin | ★ RecommendedOnline formatter |
|---|---|---|
| Prettifies JSON with one command | ||
| Works fully offline once installed | ||
| Handles JSON inside other files | ||
| Nothing leaves the device | ||
| Zero install, works on any browser |
The no-install alternative
When Sublime is not on the machine, or you want to pretty-print a payload without saving it, anonline JSON formatter does the job in the browser. It pairs with a JSON validator for line-specific errors and a tree viewer for exploring structure. Because everything runs locally, API responses and config files stay on your device.
Bottom line
Install Pretty JSON if formatting is core to your Sublime workflow. Reach for an online formatter when you want the result now, on any device, with no setup and no upload. Both keep the work local; they trade install-time for immediacy.
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