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Extract a nested string
With {"user":{"name":"Ada","tags":["admin","beta"]}} pasted in, extracting at path user.name returns Ada, shown as a plain string without quotes.
JSON Path Extractor
Data ToolsExtract values from JSON with a simple dot or bracket path online — free JSON path tool.
About
About the JSON Path Extractor
Pulls a single value out of a JSON document using a simple dot/bracket path, like user.tags[0] or data.items[2].name.
Developers use it to quickly check what a specific field in a large API response actually contains, and QA engineers use it to verify a deeply nested value in a payload matches what a test expects. It's one of many free data tools on Toolapt, and like every tool here, it's free to use with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.
Examples
JSON Path Extractor examples
4 worked examples
02
Array index with brackets
Using the same JSON, extracting at path user.tags[0] returns admin, reaching into the array with bracket notation.
03
Nested object result
With {"data":{"items":[{"id":1,"name":"Widget"}]}} pasted in, extracting at path data.items[0] returns {"id": 1, "name": "Widget"} shown as formatted JSON.
04
Path that doesn't match
Using the user JSON above, extracting at path user.email returns "No match", a clear message instead of a blank result.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about the JSON Path Extractor.
What does the JSON Path Extractor do?
It pulls a single value out of a JSON document using a simple dot/bracket path.
Is the JSON Path Extractor free to use?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.
Is my JSON safe when I use this tool?
Yes. Extraction happens entirely on your own device — nothing you paste is sent to a server.
What path syntax does this tool use?
A simple dot-separated path with optional bracket indices for arrays, like user.tags[0] or data.items[2].name — it does not support the full JSONPath specification with wildcards or filters.
What happens if my path doesn't match anything?
The tool tells you clearly that the path did not match anything, rather than showing a blank or misleading result.
What if the extracted value is an object or array, not a plain string?
It's shown as nicely formatted JSON; a plain string result is shown as-is without extra quotes.
What if my JSON doesn't parse?
You'll see the underlying parser's error message so you know the JSON itself needs fixing before extraction can run.
Can I use this tool on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.