How do I open a .JSON5 file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .JSON5 files using VS Code, Node.js, Sublime Text. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .JSON5 to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .JSON5 file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Designed for easy human writing and maintenance of developer configurations

Can I convert a .JSON5 file to other formats?

Yes! .JSON5 can be converted to formats such as .JSON directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .JSON5 file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .JSON5 file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .JSON5 files?

You can open .JSON5 files using VS Code, Node.js, Sublime Text.

Code & Data • MIME: application/json5

.JSON5 – JSON5 File Format

Q: What is a .JSON5 file?

A .JSON5 file is a JSON5 File Format associated with Code & Data. JSON5 is an extension to JSON that incorporates ECMAScript 5 syntax rules including trailing commas, unquoted keys, single-quoted strings, and inline comments.

JSON5 is an extension to JSON that incorporates ECMAScript 5 syntax rules including trailing commas, unquoted keys, single-quoted strings, and inline comments.

Primary Category Code & Data

MIME Type application/json5

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .JSON5

VS Code

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Sublime Text

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