What is escaped JSON?

Escaped JSON refers to JSON where special characters are represented using escape sequences with backslashes. This occurs when JSON is embedded as a string within another JSON structure or programming language string. Common escape sequences include \" for double quotes, \\ for backslashes, \n for newlines, and \t for tabs. For example, a JSON string containing quotes must escape them: {"message": "She said \"Hello\""}. Escaped JSON often appears when serializing JSON multiple times or storing JSON as a string value. Use our JSON Formatter at jsonconsole.com/json-formatter to properly parse and display escaped JSON, making it readable. The formatter automatically handles escape sequences and shows the actual structure. Understanding escaped JSON is crucial when working with APIs that return JSON as strings or when storing JSON in databases as text fields.