File Extension Database

Open APPLICATION-JSON File

File extension application/json is used to store javascript structured information which is sometimes refered as JavaScript Object Notation. This way of storing data is very popular and is used in many software and internet applications. JSON is language independent. It originated from Javascript but significant number of software languages now supports JSON.

There are two standards which define JSON file format: RFC 7159 and ECMA-404.

If you need to open file with file extension JSON or file extension application/json all you need to do is to open it with Notepad. To do move mouse cursor over json file in Windows Explorer and press right mouse button. In a popup menu select " Open with" . In a dialog which will appear you will need to choose Notepad. This will open JSON file in text mode which will allow you to view information stored in it. You can also modify and save JSON file from Notepad. Just make sure that you use the same encoding which was used to create JSON file. Alternatively you can copy JSON file content to a web service which displays it in structured and colored way. There are multiple web services which allow you to do it.

Below is an example of JSON file:


{

  "firstName": "John",{

  "lastName": "Smith",{

  "isAlive": true, {

  "age": 25, {

  "address": {{

    "streetAddress": "21 2nd Street",{

    "city": "New York",{

    "state": "NY",{

    "postalCode": "10021-3100"{

  },{

  "phoneNumbers": [{

    {{

      "type": "home",{

      "number": "212 555-1234"{

    },{

    {

      "type": "office",

      "number": "646 555-4567"

    },

    {

      "type": "mobile",

      "number": "123 456-7890"

    }

  ], 

  "children": [],

  "spouse": null

}

The MIME type for JSON file extension is Application/JSON. There are also alternative MIME types which are still used for JSON which are text/json and text/javascript.

How Can I Open APPLICATION-JSON File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open APPLICATION-JSON file is to find a APPLICATION-JSON file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a APPLICATION-JSON file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open APPLICATION-JSON file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as APPLICATION-JSON file opener then try to search online for "APPLICATION-JSON viewer", "application to open APPLICATION-JSON file" or "open APPLICATION-JSON file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open APPLICATION-JSON file

How Can I Open APPLICATION-JSON File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a APPLICATION-JSON file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a APPLICATION-JSON file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with APPLICATION-JSON file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as APPLICATION-JSON file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open APPLICATION-JSON file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open APPLICATION-JSON file then try to search for "APPLICATION-JSON viewer", "application to open APPLICATION-JSON file" or "read APPLICATION-JSON file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read APPLICATION-JSON file

How Can I Open APPLICATION-JSON File on Android

If you downloaded a APPLICATION-JSON file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded APPLICATION-JSON file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "APPLICATION-JSON".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "APPLICATION-JSON viewer", "APPLICATION-JSON file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open APPLICATION-JSON File on iPhone or iPad

To open APPLICATION-JSON File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the APPLICATION-JSON file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "APPLICATION-JSON". This way you can find apps which can open APPLICATION-JSON files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "APPLICATION-JSON viewer" or "APPLICATION-JSON file" online in your favorite search engine.