.JSON File Extension

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Information about the file JSON
  • JavaScript Object Notation Format
  • Web Files
  • N/A

What is the JSON file?

The JSON file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the JavaScript Object Notation Format format. JSON files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The JSON file is one of the Web Files files, just like 303 of the other files found in our file information database.

A program that can open the JSON file is e.g. TextEdit. This software was released by Apple, Inc.. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. Text editor, XMLSpy, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor.

Programs, that can open .JSON files

Notepad++ Team
NotePad++ text editor
Windows
Microsoft Corporation
Windows Notepad
Windows
Windows
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Dreamweaver
Windows
Windows
Mac OS
Mac OS
Apple, Inc.
TextEdit
Mac OS
The GNOME Project
gedit
Linux
Cross-platform
Bram Moolenaar
Vim
Cross-platform
Linux

How to open a .JSON file?

If you have problems opening the file JSON, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the JSON file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your JSON file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all JSON files should automatically open with the selected program.

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