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JSON Escape
Escape text into JSON-safe strings by converting quotes, backslashes, and newlines into escape sequences
Text (Plain)
Input
Mode
JSON (Escaped)
Output
What is JSON Escape?
This JSON Escape tool converts plain text into JSON-safe strings by escaping special characters. JSON requires characters like quotes, backslashes, newlines, and tabs to be escaped using sequences such as \", \\, \n, and \t. If you've encountered "Unexpected token" or "Invalid JSON" errors, proper string escaping is often the solution—especially critical for multiline text, file paths, and user-generated content in JSON payloads.
How to Use
1
Paste plain text that needs to be used in a JSON string
2
Click Escape to convert special characters to escape sequences
3
Copy the escaped output and use it in your JSON payload
4
Validate your JSON using a JSON formatter to ensure it's valid
Common Use Cases
Fix JSON parse errors caused by unescaped quotes and newlines
Escape multiline text for JSON API requests and responses
Convert Windows file paths with backslashes for JSON configs
Prepare user input for safe storage in JSON format
Escape log messages and error text for JSON logging systems
Create valid JSON strings for configuration files
Key Features
Escapes quotes, backslashes, newlines, tabs, and control characters
Instant conversion with real-time preview
One-click copy to clipboard
Prevents JSON parse errors and syntax issues
Runs locally in your browser - privacy-friendly
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