Extract Text from JSON

Need to pull just the readable content from a JSON object? The Extract JSON Text Tool scans your structured data and pulls out all the string values no keys, no brackets, no clutter. Whether you’re cleaning API responses, reviewing logs, or pulling values for quick copy-paste, this tool gives you clean text instantly.

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How to Use:

  1. Paste or type JSON into the Input JSON box.
  2. Or import a .json, .txt, or similar file using Choose File.
  3. The tool automatically parses and extracts all text values.
  4. Copy or export the output as needed.
  5. Use Clear All to reset the input and output.

What Extract JSON Text Tool Can Do:

This tool recursively traverses the entire JSON structure and collects every string value it finds. It supports:

  • Nested objects and arrays
  • Multiline strings
  • Mixed JSON structures

The final result includes only the readable values, one per line. No keys, syntax, or formatting just pure text you can reuse or inspect.

Example:

Input:

{
  "user": "alice",
  "skills": ["PHP", "JavaScript"],
  "bio": "Loves code"
}

Output:

alice
PHP
JavaScript
Loves code

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to pull readable strings from config files, API responses, or exported JSON data. Great for text extraction, translation prep, documentation, or converting structured data into line-based plain text.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re extracting text from JSON, JSON Prettifier is a great way to make the structure easier to read first especially with deeply nested content. After extraction, Trim Text helps clean up any trailing commas, quotes, or formatting quirks that may have come along for the ride. It’s a solid setup when you’re pulling clean values out of raw JSON for display, editing, or analysis.

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