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Unicode Encoder Decoder
Convert text to Unicode escape sequences and back.
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About this tool
What is Unicode Encoder Decoder?
Unicode Encoder Decoder converts text into Unicode escape sequences and back, which is useful for non-English text in code and JSON.
Useful when you need to
- See the code point of a character
- Escape text for a source file
- Decode \u escapes in a string
How to use
How to use Unicode Encoder Decoder
01 02 Choose the direction
Encode or decode.
03 Run it
Read the output.
04 Copy
Copy the result.
Tips
Get better results
- Emoji and some characters use surrogate pairs.
- Check the result in the target program.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is \u0041?
It is the escape for the letter A.
Is it private?
Yes.
Does it support emoji?
Yes, though they may appear as two escapes.
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