JSON Encoder/Decoder
Safely escape special characters in your JSON strings for API transmission or database storage.
Understanding JSON Encoding
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the standard for data interchange. However, when JSON needs to be sent inside other formats, it must be escaped or encoded.
This tool helps you:
- Encode: Turn standard JSON objects into escaped strings.
- Decode: Turn escaped strings back into raw JSON objects.
Common Escape Characters
\"\\/Common Use Cases
API Payloads
Sending a JSON object as a string property within another JSON payload requires escaping.
Database Storage
Storing JSON blobs in text-based database columns often needs escaping.
Debugging Logs
Reading escaped JSON from server logs and decoding it back to a readable format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I see so many backslashes?
Backslashes \ are the escape character. If you have nested content, you might see double escaping like \\ which represents a single backslash inside an escaped string.
Is encoding the same as encryption?
No. Encoding is about data format and safety. Encryption is about security (scrambling data so it cannot be read). Encoded data is easily readable by anyone.
Can I restore the original object?
Yes. Use the Decode function. If it was encoded multiple times, you might need to decode it multiple times.