JSON File Type
- The quick factsWhat are JSON files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a JSON file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a JSON file?
JSON files have multiple uses, and Javascript Object Notation (JSON) Document is one of them.
Javascript Object Notation (JSON) Document
JSON is a lightweight data-interchange format. It can be easily processed, read, and written. It is used in a variety of different situations, such as to exchange information between various applications or to pass data in between systems. It is based on the JavaScript object notation.
There are plenty of libraries, tools, and frameworks that can read and write JSON. JSON is also a language that supports several data types and is one of the most popular data formats in use today.
JSON files are plain text files and can be opened with any text editor, but using a JSON-aware editor is helpful to make sure your file is invalid JSON format.
How to open JSON files
We have identified 5 JSON openers that are compatible with this specific type of JSON file.
Programs that open Javascript Object Notation (JSON) Document files
![]() | Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
![]() | UltraEdit | Verified |
![]() | Notepad++ | Verified |
![]() | Brackets | Verified |
![]() | Microsoft Visual Studio | Verified |
Last updated: June 29, 2022
All known file formats using extension .JSON
While Javascript Object Notation (JSON) Document is a popular type of JSON-file, we know of 24 different uses of the .JSON extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
- Cool-retro-term Profile
- Coriolis.io Ship Loadout Data
- CryENGINE DBATable
- Cura Extruder Definition
- Cura Quality Settings
- Cura Theme
- DroidPad Custom Layout
- EasyEDA Source File
- Firefox Bookmark File
- Javascript Object Notation (JSON) Document
- Karabiner-Elements Configuration
- LottieFiles Animation
- MAME Plugin Configuration
- Node-RED Flow Data
- Nuendo JSON Template
- Open3D PoseGraph
- Opencomic Syndication Format
- QMK Keymap Data
- Speakeasy Configuration
- Splits.io Exchange Format
- Trizbort.io Map Data
- Vega Visualization
- VirusTotal Graph
- Xcode Asset Catalog
MAME Plugin Configuration
We know that one JSON format is MAME Plugin Configuration. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
JSON opener for Windows
We have identified one JSON opener that is compatible with this specific type of JSON file.
![]() | MAME | Verified |
More file formats using the JSON extension
Through our research of JSON files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.Cool-retro-term Profile
Coriolis.io Ship Loadout Data
CryENGINE DBATable
Cura Extruder Definition
Cura Quality Settings
Cura Theme
DroidPad Custom Layout
EasyEDA Source File
Firefox Bookmark File
Karabiner-Elements Configuration
LottieFiles Animation
Node-RED Flow Data
Nuendo JSON Template
Open3D PoseGraph
Opencomic Syndication Format
QMK Keymap Data
Speakeasy Configuration
Splits.io Exchange Format
Trizbort.io Map Data
Vega Visualization
VirusTotal Graph
Xcode Asset Catalog
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of JSON files. Remember, different programs may use JSON files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Microsoft Web Platform Extensions | User submitted |
![]() | Edge Code CC | User submitted |
![]() | Oxygen XML Editor | User submitted |
![]() | Sakura Editor (Japanese) | User submitted |
![]() | Max | User submitted |
![]() | Adobe Acrobat | User submitted |
![]() | Adobe Dreamweaver | User submitted |
![]() | MaxMSP | User submitted |
![]() | Opera | User submitted |
![]() | 7-Zip | User submitted |
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