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Asked: 2026-06-16T18:45:13+00:00

Where can I specify custom serialization/deserialization in an ASP.NET Web API? The throughput of

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Where can I specify custom serialization/deserialization in an ASP.NET Web API?

The throughput of our application requires a fast serialization/deserialization of messages, hence we need to tightly control this part of the code to either use our home-brew or an OSS one out there.

I have checked various sources such as this that explains how to create a custom value provider, but I have yet to see an example that explains the process end to end.

Can anyone direct/show me the way to serialize the incoming/outgoing messages?

Also a diagram of the various injection points/event sinks in Web API similar to this one for WCF is appreciated!

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  1. Editorial Team

    The extension point you’re looking for is the MediaTypeFormatter. It controls reading from the request body and writing to the response body. This might be the best resource for writing your own formatter:

    http://www.asp.net/web-api/overview/formats-and-model-binding/media-formatters

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