JSONToTable

String to JSON Converter

Convert JSON strings (escaped JSON) to normal formatted JSON

Input

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Output

Converted JSON will appear here

Enter a JSON string in the input area to get started

How to Unescape JSON - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your Escaped JSON String

Start by entering your escaped JSON string that needs to be unescaped:

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Paste escaped string: Copy escaped JSON strings from APIs, databases, or log files
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Upload file: Click "Upload" to select a text file containing escaped JSON
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Try sample: Click "Sample" to load example escaped JSON and see unescaping in action

Example: Escaped JSON String

Here's a typical escaped JSON string before unescaping:

"{\"message\":\"Hello, World!\",\"path\":\"C:\\Users\\Documents\",\"quote\":\"She said \\\"Hello\\\"\",\"status\":true}"}

Notice the backslashes escaping quotes and special characters.

Step 2

Automatic JSON Unescaping

Watch the tool automatically unescape your JSON string! The unescaping process:

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Removes escape sequences: Converts \" back to ", \\ back to \, and other escape sequences
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Restores formatting: Converts \\n, \\t, and \\r back to newlines, tabs, and carriage returns
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Validates output: Ensures the unescaped result is valid JSON
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Pretty formatting: Formats the JSON with proper indentation for readability

Example: Unescaped JSON Output

The same JSON, now unescaped and readable:

{
  "message": "Hello, World!",
  "path": "C:\\Users\\Documents",
  "quote": "She said \\"Hello\\"",
  "status": true
}

Clean, readable JSON ready for processing!

Step 3

Copy or Download Unescaped JSON

Once your JSON is unescaped, you can easily use it in your applications:

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Copy to clipboard: One-click copying of the unescaped JSON
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Download as file: Save as a .json file for use in JavaScript, Python, or other applications
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Ready for editing: Use in text editors, IDEs, or API tools
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Debug and analyze: Inspect JSON structure and values in readable format

Common Use Cases for JSON Unescaping

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API response debugging: When REST APIs return JSON as escaped strings in error messages or nested responses
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Database VARCHAR/TEXT fields: Extract JSON stored as escaped strings in SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
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Application logs: Parse JSON payloads from log files where JSON is double-encoded or escaped
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Configuration management: Edit environment variables or config strings containing escaped JSON

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to unescape JSON?

Unescaping JSON means converting escape sequences (like \\", \\\\, \\n) back to their original characters (quotes, backslashes, newlines). This process transforms an escaped JSON string back into readable, properly formatted JSON that can be edited, debugged, or processed by applications.

Why do I need to unescape JSON?

You need to unescape JSON when working with double-encoded data, such as JSON stored in database VARCHAR fields, API responses that return JSON as strings, webhook payloads with escaped JSON, or log files containing serialized JSON objects. Unescaping converts the string back to usable JSON format for debugging, editing, or data processing.

What escape sequences are handled?

The tool handles all standard JSON escape sequences: escaped quotes (\\"), backslashes (\\\\), forward slashes (\\/), newlines (\\n), tabs (\\t), carriage returns (\\r), backspace (\\b), form feed (\\f), and Unicode sequences (\\uXXXX).

Is unescaping JSON the same as parsing?

Yes, unescaping JSON is essentially what JSON.parse() does in JavaScript - it converts an escaped string representation back to a JSON object. Our tool does this automatically and displays the result in a readable, formatted way. For the reverse operation, use our JSON Escape tool.

How do I unescape JSON from API responses?

Simply paste the escaped JSON string from your API response into the input field. The tool automatically detects whether it's a single-escaped or double-escaped JSON string and converts it to readable JSON. This is particularly useful for debugging REST API error responses or GraphQL query results that contain nested JSON.

Is this JSON unescape tool free?

Yes, completely free with no limitations on file size or usage frequency. No registration required. Unescape unlimited JSON data with instant results and proper validation.