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Free Online JSON Unescaper

Convert escaped JSON string literals back into readable plain text. Decode \n, \t, \", \\ and all other JSON escape sequences instantly in your browser.

JSON unescaping reverses the escaping process — it takes a JSON string literal that contains escape sequences like \n (newline), \t (tab), \" (double quote), and \\ (backslash) and converts them back to the actual characters they represent. The result is plain, readable text without escape sequences.

You need JSON unescaping when you receive a JSON response where data has been double-encoded, when you find a string in a JSON document that looks like {\"key\":\"value\"} instead of {"key":"value"}, or when you copy a value from a JSON field that turns out to be a large escaped JSON string itself. Unescaping reveals the original content so you can read it or work with it directly.

JSON Viewer Pro's online JSON unescaper works in two modes. If you paste a JSON string literal (including the surrounding double quotes), it parses it according to the JSON specification and returns the exact original string. If you paste escaped text without surrounding quotes, it performs a best-effort replacement of all common JSON escape sequences. Either way, the output appears instantly in the editor where you can view, copy, or download it.

Key Features

  • ✓ Unescape JSON string literals
  • ✓ Decode \n, \t, \r, \", \\ and more
  • ✓ Handles double-encoded JSON strings
  • ✓ Works with or without surrounding quotes
  • ✓ Copy and download unescaped output
  • ✓ Instant decoding in your browser
  • ✓ No data sent to any server
  • ✓ Free and no login required

Common Use Cases

  • → Decode escaped JSON string values
  • → Unescape double-encoded JSON responses
  • → Read multiline text stored in JSON fields
  • → Decode JSON embedded in another JSON string
  • → Unescape log entries containing JSON strings
  • → Convert escaped strings to readable form
  • → Debug escaped API response values
  • → Read escaped code snippets from JSON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JSON unescaping?

JSON unescaping converts escape sequences in a JSON string (like \n, \t, \") back to the actual characters they represent.

What is double-encoded JSON?

Double-encoded JSON occurs when a JSON string is JSON-encoded twice. The inner JSON appears with all its quotes and brackets escaped.

Is this the same as URL decoding?

No. JSON unescaping decodes JSON string escape sequences. URL decoding is a separate operation for percent-encoded URL strings.

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