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Unicode Escape / Unescape

Convert non-ASCII characters to \uXXXX escapes and back.

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Escape Unicode

Local only

Text

Everything stays in your browser

Your text is processed on your device — nothing is uploaded to a server.

How it works

Printable ASCII is kept as-is. Characters above U+FFFF use the \u{...} form used by JavaScript. Unescape accepts both forms.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use it?

Paste or type into the box and press “Escape”. Then copy or download the result.

What should I know?

Printable ASCII is kept as-is. Characters above U+FFFF use the \u{...} form used by JavaScript. Unescape accepts both forms.

Is my text uploaded?

No. It is processed in your browser and never sent to a server. No account is needed.