JSON Unescape

Convert escaped JSON strings back to their original object format. Remove backslashes and fix stringified JSON data.

Escaped Input

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"{\"name\":\"John\",\"age\":30}"

"{\"name\":\"John\",\"age\":30}"

Clean JSON

JSON Unescape

Convert escaped JSON strings back to readable JSON objects. Remove backslashes instantly.

Restore JSON

Turns unreadable escaped strings back into structured data.

Remove Slashes

Cleans up backslashes and extra quotes generated by serializers.

Validate

Ensures the output is valid JSON ready for use in your application.

Readable

Instantly makes unreadable escape strings human-friendly.

How this JSON Unescape works

This utility reverses the process of JSON stringification by removing escape characters (backslashes) and quotes from a stringified JSON object. It takes double-escaped strings often found in logs, databases, or API responses (e.g., "{\"key\":\"value\"}") and restores them to their original, structured JSON format. The tool iteratively unescapes the input until valid JSON is recovered, handling nested stringification levels. Features include syntax validation and auto-formatting of the result. Essential for developers debugging API payloads or cleaning up data that has been serialized multiple times.

How to Use

Paste Escaped JSON

Paste the string with backslashes (e.g. "{\"key\":\"val\"}").

Unescape

The tool automatically removes escape characters.

Result

Copy the clean, standard JSON output.

Example Usage

Here's a typical example of how this tool transforms your data:

Input

"{\"key\":\"value\"}"

Output

{ "key": "value" }

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it handle nested stringification?

It attempts to parse the string to find the underlying JSON object. If double-escaped, you might need to run it twice or the tool handles one level.

What if my input is NOT valid JSON?

The tool uses JSON parser. if syntax is invalid, it will show an error.

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