String Escape / Unescape

Escape strings for JSON, JavaScript, SQL and shell.

Free · Runs in your browser · Last updated 2026-05-03

Mode

Raw

Escaped

About this tool

Escape special characters for JSON, JavaScript string literals, SQL single-quoted strings and POSIX shell. Reverse to unescape.

Privacy

All processing for String Escape happens locally inside your browser using JavaScript. Your input is never uploaded to a server, logged, or shared with third parties.

Frequently asked questions

Is the String Escape free to use?

Yes. String Escape is completely free for both personal and commercial projects. There are no usage limits, no sign-up, and no premium tier.

Is my data safe when I use String Escape?

All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your input is never uploaded to our servers, logged, or shared with any third party.

Does String Escape work offline?

Once the page has loaded, the tool runs entirely client-side. You can disconnect from the internet and it will keep working in the same browser tab.

Which browsers are supported?

String Escape works in all modern browsers, including the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, and Opera, on desktop and mobile.

Do I need to install anything?

No. String Escape runs in any modern web browser with no installation, browser extension, or account required.

More developer tools

Compare Anything

Side-by-side diff for JSON, XML, contracts, specs, job offers — with decision matrix.

JSON Formatter

Format, beautify, minify and validate JSON instantly in your browser.

XML Formatter

Pretty-print, minify and validate XML documents online.

YAML Formatter

Validate and re-emit YAML in a clean normalized form.