JSON String Escape
Escape special characters for use inside a JSON string.
About the JSON String Escape
Convert raw text into a properly escaped JSON string literal, handling quotes, backslashes, newlines, and tabs. Optionally wrap the result in surrounding double quotes.
Popular uses
- json
- escape
- string literal
- encode
Examples
Quotes and newline
Hello "world"
ByeOutput
"Hello \"world\"\nBye"Keyboard shortcuts
- Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
- Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
- Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
- Reset the inputsAlt + R
- Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-06 · Runs entirely in your browser