Recognised as Media type

application/json

application/json is the media type for json data. It is normally carried by .json files. The top-level type is "application".

Media type

Full typeapplication/json

Top-level typeapplication

Subtypejson

DescriptionJSON data

Text or binaryTextsafe to open in an editor; a charset parameter usually applies

File extensions.json

Content-Type headerContent-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8

Accept headerAccept: application/json

Needs charsetYes, UTF-8 unless statedomitting it leaves decoding to the client and invites mojibake

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