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jd.exe: which program is it?

jd.exe is a program file of JSON diff and patch. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
JSON diff and patch Joseph Burnett 2.5.0 —

Frequently asked questions

Is jd.exe safe?

jd.exe is a normal part of JSON diff and patch when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.

Where is jd.exe located?

In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.

How do I remove jd.exe?

Uninstall JSON diff and patch through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes jd.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.