JSON to Text Extractor
Pull every text value out of any JSON file as a clean list — perfect for translation, proofreading, word counts and search. Nested data is included.
Runs in your browser — your code is never uploaded. Tip: drop a file on the input box, or press Ctrl + Enter.
How to Extract Text from JSON
Get every string out of a JSON file in three steps.
Paste or Upload JSON
Paste JSON or upload a .json file — language files, API data or exports.
Pick Options
Show key paths, include numbers, remove duplicates and choose how values are separated.
Copy or Download
Copy the list or download it as text.txt.
Reads
All nested levels
Optional
Key paths
Remove
Duplicates
Privacy
Runs in your browser
Works on
Phone & computer
Price
100% free
Example Output
For the JSON {"buttons":{"buy":"Buy now"},"errors":["Try again"]}
| Option | Output |
|---|---|
| Default | Buy nowTry again |
| Show key paths | buttons.buy: Buy nowerrors[0]: Try again |
| Include numbers | Numbers and true/false are listed too |
| Unique values only | Each value is listed once |
What Can You Use It For?
Popular ways people use JSON to Text Extractor.
Translation
Send all app text (i18n JSON) to a translator as a simple list.
Proofreading
Check spelling of every message in one place.
Search & Audit
Find text hidden deep in nested API data.
Word Counts
Count the words to translate with our word counter.
Tips for the Best Result
- Turn on Show key paths so you know where each text belongs when you put translations back.
- Paste the result into our Word Counter to estimate translation cost.
- Need a table instead? Use JSON to CSV.
- Empty strings are skipped automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about JSON to Text Extractor.
It finds every text (string) value in your JSON, including deeply nested ones, and lists them as plain text.
Not by default. Tick Show key paths to see where each value comes from, like buttons.buy.
Yes. Tick Include numbers & true/false.
Yes. Tick Unique values only.
Yes — it is ideal for locale files like en.json used by React, Vue, Angular and Laravel.
The same order as they appear in your JSON.
No. Everything runs in your web browser, so your code and data never leave your device.
Yes — 100% free, with no sign-up and no limits.
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