How-To Schema Visualizer

Visualize how your How-To & Recipe JSON-LD schema looks in Google Search results along with a structured data debugger.

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Visualize Your How-To & Recipe Structured Data

The How-To Schema Live Previewer by Coders Kit is a developer-focused SEO tool designed to help you visualize how your JSON-LD Structured Data will appear in Google Search results. Rich results (or "Rich Snippets") for How-To guides and Recipes can significantly increase your click-through rate (CTR), and this tool ensures they look perfect before you publish.

Why Use the How-To Schema Preview Tool?

Instant Live Preview

Paste your JSON-LD code and immediately see a visual representation that mimics Google's mobile search results, including the rich card, ratings, and step-by-step carousel.

Recipe & How-To Support

We specifically support the intricate structures of Schema.org/HowTo (for DIY, tutorials) and Schema.org/Recipe (for food blogs), rendering ingredients, times, and instructions correctly.

Dual View Mode

Switch between the Visual Preview to check aesthetics and the Structure View to debug your JSON object hierarchy and catch syntax errors easily.

100% Client-Side Privacy

Your complex schema code is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We never store or transmit your structured data to any server.

Best Practices for Rich Snippets

Images are Key: Always include high-quality images for each step (HowToStep) to capture user attention in the SERPs carousels.
Accurate Duration: Use industry-standard ISO 8601 duration formats (e.g., PT45M for 45 minutes) to ensure Google displays the time correctly.
Concise Steps: Keep your step titles and descriptions punchy. Users skimming search results want quick answers.
Valid JSON-LD: Ensure your code is syntactically correct JSON. Use our standard JSON Formatter if you need to fix comma or bracket errors before previewing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is JSON-LD?: JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) is the preferred schema format by Google. It sits in a <script> tag and tells search engines exactly what your content is about.
Does this tool validate my Schema?: This tool focuses on visualization aka how it looks to a human. While it parses JSON and checks for basic errors, we recommend using Google's official Rich Results Test for strict compliance validation.
Can I use this for other schema types?: Currently, this visualizer is optimized for HowTo and Recipe schemas because they have the most complex visual elements (steps, carousels, supplies). Other types like 'Article' may not render a specific rich card preview here.
Why isn't my image showing?: Ensure your image URLs are publicly accessible and use absolute paths (e.g., https://example.com/image.jpg). Relative paths will not render in this external tool.