JSON File Extension

Programs that support JSON files

• Windows ⁷
• Mac OS ⁸
• Linux ⁵
• Online Services ¹

Windows

• Atom
• Visual Studio Code
• oXygen XML Editor
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Notepad++
• Sublime Text
• Pyxel Edit

Mac OS

• Visual Studio Code
• Visual JSON
• Atom
• JSON View
• Sublime Text
• PlistEdit Pro
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• oXygen XML Editor

Linux

• Visual Studio Code
• Sublime Text
• Atom
• oXygen XML Editor
• Gedit

Online Services

• JSON formatter

How to open a JSON file?

If you are having trouble opening a JSON file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

Atom, Visual Studio Code and JSON formatter stand out as the preferred programs to manage JSON files effectively. To get the latest version of Atom, open the website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.

Once installed, Atom will be set as the default program, and JSON files will open automatically.

Set Atom as the default JSON application

Change the default app that opens a file on Mac

1. Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired JSON file to open a menu where you can choose from multiple actions;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. At the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, where "Recommended Programs" is already selected by default;
4. Within this menu, select "All Programs" and then locate Atom. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default program.

Set default programs for Windows

1. To get started, right-click your JSON file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
2. From the options listed in the pop-up window, specifically choose Atom as the application to handle your JSON file;
3. Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK" to save your preference.

Convert files to and from JSON

If a JSON file is difficult to handle, you might try converting it to formats such as CSV, X or similar, which may be easier to work with.

Be aware that converting a JSON file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Convert JSON to other file formats

• JSON to X
• JSON to CSV

Converting Files to JSON Format

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

Troubleshooting guide for JSON file complications

Certain problems with JSON files can be conveniently fixed with small software tweaks. Here are some helpful tips to address them.

How to edit a JSON file?

To make changes to JSON files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the developer files. Online JSON editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for JavaScript Object Notation Format.

Best JSON editors 2026

Considering the mentioned criteria, we have compiled a list of JSON editors that may suit your needs.