Tool to Split JSON file in Linux

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is an open standard file format and data interchange format that uses human-readable text to store and transmit data objects consisting of name-value pairs and arrays (or other serializable values).

Sometimes you need to split large JSON file into smaller pieces, you can use Withdata DataFileSplitter as JSON Splitter (Divider / Breaker)

Split JSON file into multiple files using Withdata DataFileSplitter

Works GREAT in 2025.

Can run in GUI mode, Step by Step, just a few mouse clicks.

Can run in CLI (Command Line Interface), for Scheduled Tasks and Streams, for Automation.


Split JSON file into multiple files in Command Line

After splitting JSON file in GUI, and Saving "split JSON file" session, then you can:

Set scheduled tasks for splitting JSON file

After splitting JSON file in Command Line, then you can schedule and automate "split JSON file" conversion task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for "split JSON file" conversion.
  2. Set scheduled task: On Linux/macOS, use Crontab. On Windows, use scheduled task.

FAQ

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