Skip to main content
ddevtools
ToolsBusinessGitHub (opens in new tab)
ddevtools
All ToolsBusiness ToolsGitHub (opens in new tab)
ddevtools

Free developer utilities that run entirely in your browser. Fast, private, and always free.

Developer Tools

  • JSON Formatter
  • Base64 Encoder
  • UUID Generator
  • Hash Generator
  • URL Encoder
  • Timestamp

Business Tools

  • Margin Calculator
  • Meeting Cost
  • Salary Converter
  • Date Calculator

Built with care. Your data stays in your browser.

  1. Home
  3. Unicode Escape/Unescape

Unicode Escape/Unescape

Escape or unescape Unicode characters

Related Tools

  • JavaScript Escape - escape JS strings
  • HTML Escape - escape HTML entities
  • JSON Escape - escape JSON strings
  • Base64 Encoder - encode binary data

How to Use Unicode Escape

  1. Paste your text

    Enter text containing Unicode characters or escape sequences.

  2. Select escape or unescape

    Choose to convert to Unicode escape sequences or back to characters.

  3. Copy the result

    Click the Copy button to copy the escaped or unescaped text to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Unicode Escape tool free to use?
Yes, the Unicode Escape/Unescape tool is completely free with no limitations. Convert as much text as you need without any registration or restrictions.
Is my data private?
Yes, all Unicode conversion happens locally in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server, making it safe to process content in any language or script.
What does Unicode escaping do?
Unicode escaping converts characters to their code point representations (like \u0041 for 'A'). This allows any character, including emojis and non-Latin scripts, to be represented using only ASCII characters.
When would I need Unicode escape sequences?
Use Unicode escaping when working with systems that only support ASCII, embedding special characters in source code, handling characters that display incorrectly, or ensuring text survives transmission through limited character set systems.
What Unicode escape formats are supported?
The tool supports common formats including JavaScript/JSON style (\uXXXX), HTML entities (&#NNNN;), CSS format (\XXXXXX), and Python style (\uXXXX or \UXXXXXXXX for characters outside the Basic Multilingual Plane).