String Utility · Coming Soon

JSON Escape & Unescape

Escape strings for safe inclusion in JSON (handling backslashes, quotes, newlines, control characters) or unescape JSON strings back to plain text.

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What to expect

Built for developers

Escape text for safe inclusion in JSON strings by converting backslashes, quotes, and control characters, or unescape JSON string values.

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Instant & in-browser

Runs client-side. Your data never leaves your browser.

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Zero ads

No ads, no trackers, no popups. Pure focus.

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File & paste support

Paste code or upload files. Both modes supported.

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Shareable links

Share output with teammates via a permanent link.

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Dark & light mode

Adapts to your system preference automatically.

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Mobile friendly

Fully responsive. Works on any screen size.

About this tool

OpenFormatter's JSON Escape & Unescape tool escapes and unescapes strings for JSON online for free. Escapes backslashes (\\), double quotes (\"), newlines (\n), carriage returns (\r), tabs (\t), and control characters (\uXXXX). Unescapes all standard JSON escape sequences. Useful for embedding strings inside JSON, debugging JSON payloads, and working with JSON APIs. All processing happens in your browser.

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