Unicode Escape & Unescape
Encode text to \uXXXX, \u{XXXXX}, \xXX escape sequences or decode Unicode back to plain text.
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About Unicode Escape & Unescape
Convert non-ASCII characters, emojis, and special symbols into Unicode escape sequences for JavaScript, JSON, Java, C, and HTML, or decode escaped strings back into plain text.
How to use Unicode Escape & Unescape
- Select Encode (Text to Unicode) or Decode (Unicode to Text) mode.
- Enter or paste your text or escaped string.
- Choose your preferred escape format (Standard \\uXXXX, ES6 \\u{XXXXX}, or HTML hex).
- Copy the converted result.
Key features
- Supports Standard (\\uXXXX), ES6 (\\u{XXXXX}), C-style (\\xXX), and HTML hex (&#x...;)
- Full surrogate pair handling for astral plane emojis (> U+FFFF)
- Bidirectional encoding and decoding
- Instant live preview
Frequently asked questions
- Why use Unicode escapes in code?
- Unicode escape sequences guarantee that international characters and symbols remain intact regardless of file encoding issues.
- Is my data uploaded anywhere?
- No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
- Does it work on a phone?
- Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.
- Is Unicode Escape & Unescape free?
- Yes. Unicode Escape & Unescape on TheToolss is free to use with no signup required for the core workflow.
- Do I need an account?
- No. You can run the tool and copy or download results without creating an account.
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