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Add Quotes to JSON Keys Automatically

Repair JSON where keys are missing double quotes. Fix common syntax errors from JavaScript-style objects.

Problem Example

This invalid JSON will cause parsing errors

{ 
  id: 1, 
  username: "admin" 
}

Why This Happens

In JavaScript objects, quotes around keys are optional. However, in valid JSON, every key must be a string enclosed in double quotes.

How to Fix

Use our online tool to automatically repair this issue

  1. Copy your broken JSON
  2. Paste it into the editor below
  3. The tool will automatically detect and fix the issue
  4. Download or copy the repaired JSON

Common Causes

This JSON error typically occurs when:

  • Copying data from different programming languages
  • Manual data entry without proper validation
  • Using AI tools that generate non-standard JSON
  • Exporting from applications with loose formatting

About JSON Standard

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a strict data interchange format. Unlike JavaScript objects, JSON requires:

  • All keys must be enclosed in double quotes
  • String values must use double quotes (not single quotes)
  • No trailing commas after the last item
  • No comments allowed
  • Proper escaping of special characters