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How to Format JSON in 2026
Convert between JSON and YAML formats easily. Learn the differences, use cases, and best practices for configuration files.
JSON Escape & Unescape
Escape text for JSON strings (quotes, slashes, newlines) or unescape JSON-encoded strings back to readable text
Text (Plain)
Auto-detect: paste text or JSONInput
Mode
JSON (Escaped)
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What is JSON Escape & Unescape?
This JSON Escape & Unescape tool helps you convert raw text into JSON-safe strings and decode escaped JSON strings back into readable text. JSON requires special characters like quotes, backslashes, and newlines to be escaped using sequences such as \", \\, and \n. If you've ever hit a "Unexpected token" error in a JSON parser, escaping strings correctly is often the fix—especially for multiline text, Windows file paths, and user-generated content.
How to Use
1
Paste plain text (to escape) or an escaped JSON string (to unescape)
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Click Escape/Unescape
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Copy the output and paste it into your JSON payload, config, or logs
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Use a JSON validator/formatter to confirm the final JSON is valid
Common Use Cases
Fix JSON parse errors caused by quotes and newlines
Escape multiline text to store inside JSON fields
Escape Windows paths and backslashes for JSON configs
Unescape API responses that contain JSON-encoded strings
Prepare safe string values for logs and configuration files
Key Features
Escapes quotes, backslashes, newlines, tabs, and control characters
Unescapes JSON sequences back into readable text
Instant conversion with one-click copy
Useful for debugging APIs and JSON config files
Runs locally in your browser (privacy-friendly)
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