JSON Escape — Escape Strings for JSON Values Online
JSON Escape converts a raw string to a JSON-safe string by escaping double quotes, backslashes, newlines, tabs, and other control characters. Use this to safely embed arbitrary text inside a JSON string value.
Common Use Cases
- Escaping user-supplied text before inserting it into a JSON payload
- Preparing string values for JSON serialization
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to escape strings for JSON?
JSON string values must not contain unescaped double quotes or backslashes. Newlines and control characters must also be escaped as \n, \t, etc.
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