Getting Started

Learn how to use Orbit JSON Viewer to visualize, inspect, and work with JSON data.

Table of Contents

Loading JSON

There are several ways to load JSON into Orbit JSON Viewer:

content_paste Paste JSON

Simply paste JSON directly into the input editor. The app will automatically validate and parse the JSON.

1. Copy your JSON
2. Click in the input editor
3. Press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac)

folder_open Load from File

Click the folder icon in the input editor toolbar, or drag and drop a JSON file directly onto the editor.

• Click the folder icon in the toolbar
• Or drag a .json file onto the editor

auto_awesome Convert with AI

Use AI to convert text, tables, or images into JSON. Upload an image or paste text, then click "Convert to JSON".

View Modes

Orbit JSON Viewer offers three different ways to view your JSON data:

Tree View

Hierarchical view with expandable/collapsible nodes. Best for exploring nested structures.

Flat View

Flat list of all JSON paths and values. Great for finding specific keys quickly.

Raw View

Formatted JSON with syntax highlighting. Perfect for copying or reviewing the structure.

Switch between views using the buttons in the visualization panel toolbar. Your selection and expanded nodes are preserved when switching views.

Inspector Panel

The Inspector panel (right side) provides detailed information about the selected node:

Selected Node Information

  • Key Path: The full path to the selected node (e.g., users[0].contact.email)
  • Type: The data type (string, number, boolean, object, array, null)
  • Value: The actual value or a preview for complex objects

Children/Siblings Table

For objects and arrays, the Inspector shows a table of child properties or items. Click any row to navigate to that node.

For primitive values, it shows sibling properties from the parent object.

Statistics

View depth and size information for the selected node to understand the structure better.

Export Data

Export your JSON data in various formats:

Export Full JSON

Click the "Export" button in the header to download the entire JSON as a .json file.

Export Selected Node

From the Inspector panel, you can:

  • • Copy JSON: Copy the selected node as formatted JSON
  • • Copy CSV: Convert objects/arrays to CSV format
  • • Download CSV: Download the selected data as a CSV file

Copy to Clipboard

Use the "Copy" button in the header to copy the entire formatted JSON to your clipboard.

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics, explore more advanced features:

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