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.JSON · JavaScript Object Notation File

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About the .json format

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format, widely used for APIs and configuration files. Use OpenFiles to open and edit JSON files for free on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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Extensions
.json.json5.jsonc.jsonl.ndjson.tsbuildinfo
MIME Types
application/json
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How to Open .json Files

  1. 1

    Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.

  2. 2

    Launch OpenFiles and open your .json file via File > Open or drag and drop.

  3. 3

    Your file will open in the appropriate viewer for viewing and editing.

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Use OpenFiles to open and edit .json files for free, with formatted display and syntax highlighting support.

.json is a universal data format that stores structured data in key-value pairs, easy for both humans and machines to read and write.

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