# JSON Diff Visualizer Compare two JSON payloads and render a visual HTML diff with path-level additions, removals, changes, and statistics > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/json-diff-visualizer - **Category:** Development - **Keywords:** json, diff, visualizer, compare, developer, api, payload ## Overview Paste two JSON values to get a path-level visual diff report. ## Inputs - **Left JSON** (textarea) - **Right JSON** (textarea) - **Left Label** (text) - **Right Label** (text) - **Show Unchanged Values** (checkbox) - **Sort Object Keys** (checkbox) - **Maximum Rows** (number) ## When to use - When debugging API response changes between different versions or environments. - When verifying configuration file updates to ensure no unexpected keys were modified or deleted. - When comparing complex nested JSON payloads to quickly isolate differences without manual line-by-line inspection. ## How it works - Paste your original JSON payload into the Left JSON field and the modified JSON into the Right JSON field. - Configure comparison options such as custom labels, sorting object keys alphabetically, or showing unchanged values. - Generate the interactive HTML diff report highlighting additions, removals, and modifications. ## Use cases - Comparing API response payloads from staging and production environments to detect schema drift. - Auditing application configuration updates by comparing the old and new JSON config files. - Debugging webhook payloads to identify missing or modified fields after a platform update. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I compare JSON objects with keys in different orders? Yes, enabling the 'Sort Object Keys' option automatically sorts keys alphabetically before comparison to prevent false positives. ### What do the different colors in the visual diff represent? Green highlights added elements, red indicates removed elements, and yellow or blue highlights modified values. ### Can I see the values that did not change? Yes, check the 'Show Unchanged Values' option to display the entire JSON structure including identical fields. ### Is there a limit to the size of the JSON payloads I can compare? You can adjust the 'Maximum Rows' setting up to 2000 rows to handle larger JSON payloads. ### Does this tool support comparing invalid JSON? 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