# Parse text to JSON transform action
## Use case
You have received an API response of a JSON string instead of a JSON object and would like to convert it to a JSON object.
## Overview
Parse Text Data into JSON.
## Parameters
Parameter
Description
Required
String Contents
String to convert.
true
{% hint style="info" %}
You can utilize the Is JSON transform to test whether the string is valid JSON prior to parsing it with this transform.
{% endhint %}
## Usage
Example: Parsing a JSON String
Inputs:
**String Contents:**
```json
{"id":"676e061a-8004-4f60-ad37-cb0b2be25635","user":"Sean","age":32,"bio":"Hi, my name is Sean.\nI love hiking."}
```
## Results output
Result of Example:
```json
{
"id": "676e061a-8004-4f60-ad37-cb0b2be25635",
"user": "Sean",
"age": 32,
"bio": "Hi, my name is Sean.\nI love hiking."
}
```
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