Unquote a String
Remove the quotes surrounding a string. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Unquote a String
- 1. Paste the quoted string. Enter text that is wrapped in a pair of matching quote characters into the input pane, such as a value copied straight out of a JSON file or CSV cell.
- 2. Read what the tool computes. Unquote a String detects a single matching pair of quote characters at the very start and end of the input and removes just that outer pair, leaving inner content untouched.
- 3. Copy the unquoted result. Copy the plain text now free of its surrounding quote marks, ready to use as a raw value somewhere that does not expect the quotes.
When to use Unquote a String
Unquote a String strips a single pair of surrounding quote characters from a string, leaving the content inside untouched. Use it whenever a value arrived wrapped in quotes it should not have when used as raw text.
- Cleaning up a copied JSON string value. You copied the value of a JSON field directly, including its surrounding double quotes, and want just the raw text without manually deleting the first and last character.
- Removing quotes from a CSV cell export. A CSV export wrapped a field in quotes because it contained a comma, and after copying the value out you want the plain text without the quote marks.
- Stripping quotes from a config value. A configuration file stores a string value with quotes around it, and you want the bare value to paste into a different tool that does not expect quoting.
- Undoing an accidental double-quote wrap. A script or template accidentally wrapped an already-plain string in quotes, and you want to quickly remove that outer layer without touching any quotes that belong inside the text.
Examples
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Input
"hello"
Output
hello
About the Unquote a String tool
Unquote a String runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Remove the quotes surrounding a string. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's String Tools section, 159 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Does Unquote a String cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.