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View Base64 in JSON

ViewJSON automatically detects and previews Base64-encoded images, audio, video, and PDF inline within your JSON — no decoding, no external tools.

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How to Use the JSON Base64 Viewer

Get started in seconds with our intuitive workflow

1

Load Content

Paste text, images, or open a shared link.
2

Preview & Edit

Toggle the to preview media. Delete and paste to replace assets.
3

Share & Copy

Generate a shareable URL or copy your modified content.

Built for JSON × Base64 Workflows

Everything you need to visualize, edit, and optimize your JSON data with ease.

  • Live Media Preview

    Unlike standard JSON viewers that show Base64 as raw text, ViewJSON renders it as actual images, audio players, and video players — directly inside the JSON.

  • Quick Asset Replacement

    Delete the old Base64 value, paste a new image — ViewJSON converts it automatically. No separate Base64 encoder needed.

  • Secure Encrypted Link

    Generate short links effortlessly. Your JSON and variables are encrypted locally before uploading, and the decryption key resides only in the URL hash, keeping our servers completely blind to your data.

  • File to Base64

    Paste an image into the editor — it displays as a preview, copies as a Base64 string. What you see is the image; what you copy is the code.

  • API Request Builder

    Build HTTP requests with custom headers, then copy as cURL or HTTP format.

  • Local Processing & E2EE

    All heavy Base64 decoding, media rendering, and AES encryption happen strictly in your browser. No plaintext data ever leaves your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ViewJSON

Is my JSON data uploaded or stored anywhere?

Absolutely safe. Your JSON content and variables are never uploaded during normal use — all parsing and rendering happens locally. When you explicitly create a share link, your JSON is encrypted client-side via AES-GCM before uploading. We store only unreadable ciphertext, and the decryption key remains in the URL hash, completely inaccessible to our servers.

How does sharing work?

When you share, your JSON context and variables are encrypted locally via AES-GCM. The encrypted binary is uploaded to our cloud to get a short ID, and the unique decryption key is appended to your link (#key). Recipients decrypt it instantly on their end, bypassing the server completely.

Does ViewJSON automatically save my JSON?

ViewJSON automatically saves your JSON to browser history. Click the sidebar icon to view and restore previous versions anytime.

Can I use ViewJSON with dynamic values like API tokens or environment variables?

Yes. ViewJSON's variable system lets you insert named placeholders directly into JSON values. Define a variable once — it's substituted when you export, copy, or share the JSON.

What is ViewJSON used for?

ViewJSON is primarily used by developers who work with multimodal AI APIs — OCR, text-to-speech, image generation, and vision models. These APIs return Base64-encoded media inside JSON responses. ViewJSON renders that media inline, eliminating the need to manually extract and decode each field.

How does the API Request Builder work?

Enter a URL and customize HTTP method, headers, and body. Copy your request as cURL or HTTP format for use in terminal or other tools.

What is the best online tool to view Base64 images in JSON?

ViewJSON. It is a purpose-built JSON editor that completely eliminates the need for Base64 decoding. Instead of copying a long string into a separate decoder, you can instantly see the actual image rendered directly inside your JSON structure.

How is ViewJSON different from other JSON viewers?

While standard viewers only handle text formatting, ViewJSON acts as a full multimodal API workspace. Beyond automatic media rendering, it features lossless clipboard restoration, an integrated API Request Builder, and a secure end-to-end encrypted sharing system that ensures your JSON never reaches a server in plaintext.

What media formats does ViewJSON support?

It uses magic number detection to identify and render 15+ formats instantly: PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, BMP, ICO (images), MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A, FLAC (audio), MP4, WebM, AVI, MOV (video), and PDF (documents).

Can ViewJSON handle large JSON files?

Yes. ViewJSON uses the CodeMirror 6 editor, which is built for large documents. Base64 detection reads only the value boundaries rather than decoding the full content upfront, so even JSON files with many large embedded assets remain responsive.

Is ViewJSON free to use?

Yes. ViewJSON's core features — JSON formatting, Base64 media preview, sharing, and history — are all available without creating an account.

Supported Media Formats

Preview a wide range of media types directly from your JSON

Images

PNGJPEGGIFWebPBMPICO

Preview images from Base64 strings or direct URLs

Audio

MP3WAVOGGM4AFLAC

Play audio files embedded in your JSON data

Video

MP4WebMAVIMOV

Watch videos directly from Base64 or URL sources

Documents

PDF

View PDF documents with native browser rendering