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Escape or unescape strings for JSON embedding.
Escape special characters in a string for safe JSON embedding, or unescape a JSON string back to plain text. Handles quotes, backslashes, newlines, tabs, and all JSON control characters.
JSON Escape / Unescape provides a quick, zero-friction way to safely format special characters for JSON strings without installing desktop software. It handles quotes, backslashes, and control characters instantly in the browser. With generous rate limits and a completely free, no-signup model, it streamlines everyday development and debugging tasks.
Good to know: For processing extremely large datasets or handling sensitive data that requires fully offline execution, a dedicated local script or command-line utility may be more suitable.
Quickly escape special characters for safe JSON embedding or convert escaped strings back to plain text.
Access the JSON Escape tool
Navigate to the JSON Escape / Unescape tool page to begin processing your string data.
Paste your text into the input
Enter the plain text you want to escape or the JSON string you need to unescape into the main text area.
Select the escape or unescape action
Choose whether to escape special characters like quotes and backslashes or unescape them back to their original format.
Copy the processed JSON string
Review the generated output in the result field and copy it for use in your code or JSON configuration files.
Estimated time: PT1M
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