.json
JSON Data File
Code & web·application/json
What is a .json file
A lightweight, human-readable text format for storing and exchanging structured data.
How to open a .json file
VS Codeany text editorweb browsers
Extension
.json
Category
Code & web
MIME
application/json
Other Code & web formats
FAQ — .json
What is a .json file?
.json is a JSON Data File. A lightweight, human-readable text format for storing and exchanging structured data.
What program opens a .json file?
.json files open with: VS Code, any text editor, web browsers.
What is the MIME type of .json?
The MIME type of .json is "application/json" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.