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ABOUT JSON UNESCAPE

This page provides a specialized tool for unescaping JSON strings. In JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), certain characters are escaped using backslashes to ensure valid formatting. This includes characters like quotes, newlines, tabs, and Unicode symbols. When reading or processing JSON data, it is often necessary to convert these escaped sequences back to their original, human-readable form.

The following escape sequences are commonly found in JSON and are supported by this tool:

EscapeMeaningExample (Escaped)Result (Unescaped)
\"Double quote"Say \"Hi\""Say "Hi"
\\Backslash"Path: C:\\Users"Path: C:\Users
\/Forward slash"https:\/\/a.com"https://a.com
\tTab"Col1\tCol2"Col1 Col2

This tool automatically decodes these escape sequences to restore the original string content, making it ideal for developers working with JSON logs, API responses, configuration files, or raw data.

As part of the StringFlux suite, this tool can be chained with other operations for advanced transformations.

For a full reference of escape rules, see our JSON Escape Tool.
Need to unescape general-purpose strings? Check out the String Unescape Tool.

FAQ

When should I use a JSON unescape tool?

You should use a JSON unescape tool when you have a string that contains escaped characters — such as those found in logs, APIs, or database entries — and you need to convert it back into readable, structured JSON. It is especially useful for debugging or cleaning up raw strings copied from other sources.

What happens if my input is malformed or not valid JSON?

If the input is not a valid escaped JSON string, the tool will try to recover as much as possible. If parsing fails completely, you'll receive a clear error message, but in many cases, it can still return a partially corrected result to help you move forward.

Can I chain this JSON unescape tool with other string operations in StringFlux?

Yes. StringFlux allows you to chain multiple string operations in sequence. For example, you can unescape a JSON string and then JSON-format it — all in a single flow. The tool auto-detects the content type of the unescaped result and shows appropriate operation buttons in the next step.

Can I see example of JSON unescaping?

Of course! Here are two examples:

Example 1: Escaped JSON string (results in a valid JSON object)

Escaped input:

{\"name\":\"Jackson\",\"message\":\"Hello World!\"}

After unescaping:

{"name":"Jackson","message":"Hello World!"}

This is a common use case where an escaped JSON string becomes a valid JSON object after unescaping.

Try shared example 1 of JSON Unescape. Note how we can apply JSON-formatting or other JSON related operations to the unescaped result.

Example 2: Escaped string literal

Escaped input:

Line 1\nLine 2\nTab:\tIndented

After unescaping:

Line 1
Line 2
Tab: Indented

This is a plain string with escape characters (like \n and \t) that becomes readable after unescaping. Useful for logs, text blocks, or multiline string processing.

Try shared example 2 of JSON Unescape.

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