JSON Unstringify

Turn escaped strings full of \" and \n from logs and databases back into readable JSON.

How to use the JSON Unstringify

  1. Type or paste your text into the box on the left.
  2. Adjust the options above if you need to. The result updates as you type.
  3. Click Copy result or Download to use your result.

What you can use it for

  • Read JSON stored as a string in logs
  • Decode double-escaped API payloads
  • Clean exported database fields

Private by design

The JSON Unstringify runs entirely in your browser. Your text and files are never uploaded or stored on a server, so it is safe for work documents and personal information. It is free, with no sign-up and no limits on how often you use it.

Frequently asked questions

What is stringified JSON?

It is JSON wrapped in a string, so quotes become \" and new lines become \n.

Can it handle double escaping?

Yes. It keeps unescaping until it reaches real JSON or plain text.

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