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# Convert data to another format

> Convert JSON to string and a stringified JSON to JSON object

## **Convert to escaped string**

This quick action converts JSON input (or text and JSON) to an escaped string that can easily be transmitted or stored.

1. In your workflow editor, click **+ Add step**.
2. Select **Integrations > Quick action**.
3. Click **Configure**.
4. Select the **Convert to escaped string** operation.
5. Select the JSON object as data reference (click `{}`) or enter JSON object and /or array. You can convert one object per operation.
6. (Optional) Toggle to remove the outer JSON brackets.
7. (Optional) Select the JSON output and/or input strings as variables to use in later steps.
8. Save your changes.

Your output string with the outer brackets removed might look like the following:

```
"{\"official INPI registration: {{INPI}}\\nInformation provided by customer: {{Forest}} \"}"
```

## **Convert to JSON object**

1. In your workflow editor, click **+ Add step**.
2. Select **Integrations > Quick action**.
3. Click **Configure**.
4. Select the **Convert to JSON object** operation.
5. Select an escaped or a regular JSON string as data reference (click `{}`) or enter the string manually. It might look like the following: `json JSON "{\"name\": \"John\", \"message\": \"Hello world\"}"`
6. (Optional) Toggle to remove the outer JSON brackets.
7. (Optional) Select the JSON output and/or input strings as variables to use in later steps.
8. Save your changes.