Raw input
Line "one"
Line two with tab
Escape a string for JSON
Convert raw text with quotes, newlines, tabs, or backslashes into JSON-safe string content before pasting it into an API payload, config file, or fixture.
Escaped JSON string content
Line \"one\"\nLine two with tab
Steps
- Open Escape String for JSON Online.
- Paste the raw string.
- Keep the
JSON stringpreset selected. - Copy the escaped result and place it inside your JSON value.
Common reasons strings break JSON
- Unescaped double quotes
- Literal newline or tab characters
- Backslashes copied from file paths or regexes
Related workflows
After escaping a string, developers often format the surrounding payload with JSON Formatter and Validator or URL encode it for transport.
FAQ
Do I need to escape single quotes for JSON?
No. JSON strings are delimited by double quotes, so single quotes usually do not need escaping unless another layer requires it.
Can I reverse the escaped result back into raw text?
Yes. The escape tool has an unescape mode for turning common escape sequences back into readable text.
Should I validate the final JSON too?
Yes. After escaping the string, run the full payload through the JSON formatter and validator to catch missing commas or broken braces.