How to open a JSON file online
Three steps, a few seconds, no software.
Open your .GID file
Drop it on the box, choose it from your device, or paste the data straight in.
View the structure
Your .GID 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 .GID file?
The most common data format on the web.
A GID file is a hidden binary cache file created by Microsoft's WinHelp engine (WinHlp32.exe) alongside each .hlp help file. It stores the full-text search index and window position data. You do not need to open or keep it; deleting it is safe, and WinHelp rebuilds it automatically. WinHelp itself has been removed from Windows Vista and later.
Programs that open .GID files
| Full name | Windows Help General Index File |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| First released | 1992 (Windows 3.1 WinHelp 3.0) |
| Category | Text & Code |
| MIME type | application/octet-stream |
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Frequently asked questions
Is my .GID file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is opened directly from the copy you pick.
My .GID 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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