Unicode Escape Converter (\uXXXX)
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All history →Unicode Escape Converter (\uXXXX) — at a glance
Escape or unescape text with \u sequences.
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Caf\u00e9 \u2615 \u0928\u092e\u0938\u09…
How to use it — step by step
Your text, or a string full of \u escapes.
1
Add your text
Paste or type your input into the box. The Sample button fills in an example.
2
Choose the options
Pick the mode and settings you need. Results update when you run the tool again.
3
Press Convert
The result is made instantly inside your browser.
4
Copy the result
Use the Copy button, or send it to another tool.
Pro tips
Small things that make the result better.
✦Escape only non-ASCII to keep plain letters readable.
✦Emoji use two \u codes (surrogate pair) in JSON.
✦Decoding also understands \u{…} and \x41.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I use \u escapes?+
In JSON, JavaScript, Java and many other languages to write any character with plain ASCII.
What about emoji?+
JSON and Java write them as two \u codes. The decoder joins them back.
Is my data safe?+
Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.
Is this tool really free?+
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.
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