JSON Key Sorter
Local ProcessingSort keys in nested objects while retaining array item order.
How It Works & Processing Standards
Sort keys in nested objects while retaining array item order.
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Current Limits
- Desktop max file size: 50MB
- Mobile max file size: 20MB
For comparing two JSON documents or keeping config files tidy. Keys are sorted at every depth; items inside arrays keep their order.
What You Can Do
- Nested sorting
- Inner object keys are sorted too.
- Arrays untouched
- Array order is meaningful, so it is kept.
How to Use JSON Key Sorter
- 1Paste JSONPaste the JSON to sort.
- 2CopyCopy the sorted JSON.
Examples
Sort nested objects
Input: {"b":1,"a":{"d":2,"c":3}}
Result: {
"a": {
"c": 3,
"d": 2
},
"b": 1
}
Common Use Cases
- Aligning order before comparing two JSON files
- Cleaner diffs of config changes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How are upper- and lower-case ordered?
By character code, so upper case (A–Z) comes before lower case (a–z).