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JSON Escape/Unescape

Escape or unescape JSON string values

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  • JSON Formatter - format JSON
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How to Use JSON Escape

  1. Paste your string

    Enter a string containing quotes, newlines, or special characters.

  2. Select escape or unescape

    Choose to escape characters for JSON strings or unescape them.

  3. Copy the result

    Click the Copy button to copy the escaped or unescaped string to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the JSON Escape tool free to use?
Yes, the JSON Escape/Unescape tool is completely free with no limitations. Escape or unescape as much JSON as you need without any registration or restrictions.
Is my JSON data private?
Yes, all JSON escaping happens locally in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server, making it safe to process API responses or configuration containing sensitive information.
What does JSON escaping do?
JSON escaping converts special characters in strings to their escape sequences: quotes become \", backslashes become \\, and control characters become \n, \t, etc. This ensures strings are valid within JSON format.
When do I need to escape JSON strings?
Escape JSON when embedding strings that contain quotes or backslashes, including newlines in JSON values, stringifying JSON for storage or transmission, or when debugging malformed JSON data.
What is the difference between JSON escaping and stringify?
JSON escaping handles individual strings, while JSON.stringify converts entire JavaScript objects to JSON format. This tool lets you work with raw string content that needs proper escaping for use within JSON structures.