JSON Diff Documentation - JSON Tools

The JSON Diff tool helps you compare JSON documents and identify differences between them. Whether you're debugging changes, reviewing updates, or tracking data modifications, this tool makes it easy to spot variations between JSON structures.

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Features

  • Visual Comparison - Side-by-side and inline diff views
  • Change Highlighting - Color-coded differences for easy identification
  • Structure Analysis - Compare nested objects and arrays
  • Value Changes - Track modifications in values
  • Property Changes - Identify added or removed properties
  • Export Options - Save comparison results

How to Use

Basic Comparison

  1. Enter or paste your original JSON in the left editor
  2. Enter the modified JSON in the right editor
  3. Click "Compare" to see the differences
  4. Review highlighted changes in the comparison view

Advanced Options

  1. Choose between side-by-side or inline view
  2. Configure comparison sensitivity
  3. Filter specific types of changes
  4. Customize the display format

Example

Here's an example of comparing two JSON objects:

Original JSON:

{
  "name": "John Doe",
  "age": 30,
  "contact": {
    "email": "john@example.com",
    "phone": "123-456-7890"
  },
  "active": true
}

Modified JSON:

{
  "name": "John Doe",
  "age": 31,
  "contact": {
    "email": "john.doe@example.com",
    "phone": "123-456-7890"
  },
  "status": "active"
}
JSON Diff

Comparison Types

Value Changes

  • Modified Values - Changes in existing properties
  • Type Changes - Data type modifications
  • Array Changes - Modified array elements

Structure Changes

  • Added Properties - New properties in objects
  • Removed Properties - Deleted properties from objects
  • Moved Items - Relocated elements in arrays

Tips & Tricks

  • Format First - Format JSON before comparison
  • View Options - Switch views for different perspectives
  • Ignore Order - Option to ignore array order
  • Custom Rules - Set specific comparison rules
  • Large Files - Use file upload for large JSON

Common Issues

Comparison Challenges

  • Array order sensitivity
  • Nested object complexity
  • Type mismatches
  • Whitespace differences

Performance Considerations

  • Large file comparisons
  • Deep nested structures
  • Memory usage
  • Browser limitations

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