.JSONL File Extension
JSON Lines File
| Developer | Ian Ward |
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What is a JSONL file?
A JSONL file is a text file that stores structured data in the JSON Lines (JSONL) format. It contains a series of JSON values, typically objects, with each value stored on a separate line. This structure allows applications to read and process the data one record at a time without loading the entire file into memory, making JSONL files useful for streaming data and storing large collections of records.
More Information
JSON Lines is a text-based format designed to work well with UNIX-style text processing tools and shell pipelines. Developers commonly use JSONL files for log files, data processing, and passing records between applications or processes.
NOTE: JSONL files are closely related to .NDJSON files, which use the same basic one-JSON-value-per-line structure.
How to open a JSONL file
You can open JSONL files with any text editor, including the following:
- Microsoft Notepad (Windows)
- Apple TextEdit (Mac)
- Vim (Linux)
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code (multiplatform)
Web browsers, such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, also support JSONL files (you can drag and drop them into the browser window. You can use DBConvert JSONL Viewer to open JSONL files, as well.