How to open a JSON file online
Three steps, a few seconds, no software.
Open your .TEXTCLIPPING file
Drop it on the box, choose it from your device, or paste the data straight in.
View the structure
Your .TEXTCLIPPING file opens as a tidy, foldable tree, with the exact line of any error pointed out.
Search, copy or download
Search keys and values, copy any path or value, switch to a table, or download a clean copy.
What is a .TEXTCLIPPING file?
The most common data format on the web.
A .textclipping file is a snippet of text that macOS saves when you drag selected text from any app onto the Desktop or a Finder window. On a Mac, press Space to preview it or open it in TextEdit to copy the text. On Windows and Linux it cannot be opened natively; you need a Mac to get the text out.
Programs that open .TEXTCLIPPING files
| Full name | macOS Text Clipping |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| First released | Classic Mac OS clippings since Mac OS 7.5 (1994); the .textclipping extension form on Mac OS X / macOS |
| Category | Text & Code |
| MIME type | text/plain |
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Frequently asked questions
Is my .TEXTCLIPPING file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is opened directly from the copy you pick.
My .TEXTCLIPPING file is invalid. Can you fix it?
We show the exact line and column of the first error. For common problems like comments, trailing commas, single quotes or Python-style True/False/None, click Try to repair and download the fixed file.
How large can the file be?
Up to 50 MB. The tree only builds the branches you open, so even multi-megabyte files stay responsive.
What is JSONPath?
A path like $.orders[3].customer.email that points to one value inside the data. Click any node to see its path and copy it for code, jq or your API docs.
Can I see my data as a table?
Yes. Any array of objects can be shown in the Table view and downloaded as CSV.
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