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JSON Escape/Unescape

JSON Escape/Unescape converts raw text to JSON-safe string content and decodes escaped JSON string content back to readable text locally.

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JSON Escape/Unescape

Quick Start

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Paste raw text or escaped JSON string content
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Use Escape before putting text inside a JSON string value
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Use Unescape to read escaped quotes, backslashes, and newlines
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Copy the current textarea content

Common Scenarios

Embed text in JSON

escape quotes, backslashes, tabs, and line breaks before placing text inside a JSON string

Debug payloads

unescape copied string content to inspect the readable text

Logs and errors

decode escaped newlines and quotes from API logs or test fixtures

Code samples

prepare safe JSON string content for examples, fixtures, or request bodies

Usage Advice

Escape outputs string content without outer quotes, so it can be pasted inside an existing JSON string value
Unescape accepts both escaped content and a full quoted JSON string literal
Use JSON Formatter when you need to validate, format, minify, or sort a full JSON object

Escape Boundaries

String only: this tool handles JSON string content, not full JSON objects, arrays, numbers, booleans, or null
Invalid input: malformed sequences such as \x, incomplete \u escapes, or unterminated quoted strings show an error
Escaping is not encryption and does not hide secrets
Input limits follow local text tool limits; split very long logs or fixtures into smaller chunks

Privacy & Security

All processing happens locally in your browser. Current text is kept as a local session draft on this device.
Do not treat escaped output as protected data. Passwords, tokens, and keys remain readable after unescape.

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