Open files with JSON extension quick and easy. 4 steps
It can be very frustrating when you have a JSON file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the JSON file with ease.
JSON File Extension
- File type JavaScript Object Notation Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Web Files
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What is a(n) JSON file?
An internet file with the extension .JSON stores objects and structures saved in text format in the JavaScript object language Notation. These files are mainly used for fast data transfer, but also as a base in various types of software or computer games, mainly due to the small file size and ease of reading and exporting data.
How to open JSON file?
JSON file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If JSON file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
Check the JSON file for errors
- No program that supports JSON files is installed on the system
- No program that supports JSON files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open JSON files)
- The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
- JSON file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
- The file is corrupted
How to solve encountered problems?
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with JSON extension can be found below:
Programs that can open JSON files
Step 2. Associate software supporting JSON with this file format
- Right-click on the JSON file
- Select "Open with" option
- Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
- Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button
Step 3. Scan the JSON file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with JSON files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Last resort – an IT expert
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with JSON file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports JSON files.
