JSON File Extension

JSON file extension is created by Developer, also known as JavaScript Object Notation File. JSON has been classified as Web Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open JSON files in Altova XMLSpy program.

JavaScript Object Notation File Type

What is a JSON File Type?

The JSON format was originally based on a JavaScript subset, but is considered to be an independent language, being supported by many APIs of different programming. JSON is used in the programming of Ajax Web applications. It is becoming popular as an alternative to XML.

Although many applications use JSON for data exchange, it is possible that they do not save .json files on the hard drive since the data exchange occurs between computers connected to the Internet. Some applications, however, allow users of'to save .json files. One example is Google+, which uses JSON files to save data from the Profile. After logging in, select: "Data Liberation" Page and Selection; Download the data from your profile. "Download the data from your profile.

Mozilla Firefox saves-page brand backups at l' help JSON files. The files are saved in the user profile directory of Firefox in a folder called bookmarkbackups. You can also manually save-Firefox pages and import them into a different copy of Firefox. To import, click on the import / export button at the top, select Restore → Choose File..., and select your JSON backup file.

Free online JSON Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .JSON (JavaScript Object Notation File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to JSON, merge, split and compare the JSON files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

JSON Converter

Open JSON

Edit JSON

Compare JSON Files

Merge JSON Files

Split JSON Files

JSON Metadata Viewer

JSON Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the JavaScript Object Notation File .JSON File Extensions while opening the .JSON files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open JSON Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for JavaScript Object Notation File on your system such as Altova XMLSpy.
2. Associate default Altova Altova XMLSpy program for *.json (JavaScript Object Notation File) files.
   
   

   Associate JSON Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.JSON (e.g example.json) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Altova Altova XMLSpy program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .json files.
   
   

   Associate JSON Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.JSON (e.g example.json) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Altova Altova XMLSpy program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Altova XMLSpy extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related JSON File Extensions

JSON default file extension is .JSON and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for JSON File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the JSON files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open JSON File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	GitHub Atom 1 for Windows	Open Source	GitHub
	GNU Emacs 27 for Windows	Open Source	GNU
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Windows	Open Source	Mozilla
	Florian Rival GDevelop 3 for Windows	Open Source	Florian Rival
	Notepad++ 6 for Windows	Freeware	Notepad Plus Plus
	TatukGIS Viewer 4 for Windows	Freeware	TatukGIS
	Vim 7 for Windows	Open Source	Vim
	Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1 for Windows	Open Source	Microsoft
	Microsoft WordPad 6 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Altova XMLSpy 2017 for Windows	Commercial	Altova

Open JSON File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GitHub Atom 1 for MacOs	Open Source	GitHub
	GNU Emacs 27 for MacOs	Open Source	GNU
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for MacOs	Open Source	Mozilla
	Florian Rival GDevelop 3 for MacOs	Open Source	Florian Rival
	MacVim 7 for MacOs	Open Source	MacVim
	Apple TextEdit 1.15 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Bare Bones TextWrangler 4 for MacOs	Freeware	Bare Bones
	Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Microsoft

Open JSON file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GitHub Atom 1 for Linux	Open Source	GitHub
	GNU Emacs 27 for Linux	Open Source	GNU
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Linux	Open Source	Mozilla
	Florian Rival GDevelop 3 for Linux	Open Source	Florian Rival
	Pico 1 for Linux	Freeware	Pico
	Vim 7 for Linux	Open Source	Vim
	Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1 for Linux	Open Source	Microsoft

Open JSON file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Firefox Bookmark Backup Reader Decompressor 000 for Web	Free	Firefox Bookmark Backup Reader Decompressor

Open JSON file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for iOS	Open Source	Mozilla

Open JSON file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Android	Open Source	Mozilla

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About JSON - JavaScript Object Notation File

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