JSON

Basic information about JSON file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension JSON（*.JSON or *.json）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the JSON file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the JSON file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the JSON file with their brief description and a list of programs that support JSON file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the JSON file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the JSON file?
How to open a JSON file?
What programs do I need to open a JSON file?
What programs help to create and edit a JSON file?
How to convert JSON files to another file format?
How to convert another files to JSON file format?

1.Detail information about JSON file extension: JavaScript Object Notation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert JSON files
File type	JavaScript Object Notation File	Category	Web Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	JSON file is a JavaScript Object Notation File. The JSON file type is primarily associated with JavaScript Object Notation. JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a lightweight, text-based, language-independent data interchange format. It was derived from the ECMAScript Programming Language Standard. JSON defines a small set of formatting rules for the portable representation of structured data.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Altova XMLSpy Microsoft Notepad Microsoft WordPad Notepad++ Other text editor Mozilla Firefox Adobe Dreamweaver
macOS	Apple TextEdit Bare Bones TextWrangler MacVim Other text editor Mozilla Firefox
Linux	Vim Pico GNU Emacs Other text editor Mozilla Firefox gedit

How to convert JSON files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for JSON files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve JSON to another files conversion, you may use the option.

JSON to CSV	JSON to HTML	JSON to PDF	JSON to XML
JSON to YAML

How to convert another files to JSON file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to JSON file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to JSON conversion, you may use the option.

S2DB to JSON	SQLITE2 to JSON	S3DB to JSON	SQLITE3 to JSON
STL to JSON	XML to JSON

Can't open a JSON file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.JSON”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the JSON extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support JSON file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of JSON files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a JSON file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a JSON file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a JSON file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the JSON file is damaged.
Whether the JSON file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the JSON file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the JSON file format is incompletely.
Whether the JSON file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a JSON file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a JSON file.

If the JSON file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.