NOTE: this answer applies only to Web services, if you are returning JSON from a Controller method, make sure you read this SO answer below as well: https://stackoverflow.com/a/7207539/1246870
The MaxJsonLength property cannot be unlimited, is an integer property that defaults to 102400 (100k).
You can set the MaxJsonLength
property on your web.config:
<configuration>
<system.web.extensions>
<scripting>
<webServices>
<jsonSerialization maxJsonLength="50000000"/>
</webServices>
</scripting>
</system.web.extensions>
</configuration>