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Escape/Unescape String

Escape and unescape strings for various languages including JavaScript, JSON, HTML, XML, URL, CSV, and more

Escape/Unescape Settings
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How to Use Free Online String Escape/Unescape Tool

Our free online string escape/unescape tool provides instant string processing for multiple programming languages and formats. Simply paste your text, select the target language or format, choose escape or unescape operation, and get immediate results. No signup required, completely secure, and works offline.

Key Features

  • Support for 10+ programming languages and formats (JavaScript, JSON, HTML, XML, URL, CSV, Regex, C, Java, Python)
  • Bidirectional processing - escape and unescape strings with one click
  • Automatic format detection to identify input string type
  • Advanced options for Unicode escaping, newline preservation, and HTML entity formats
  • Detailed statistics showing processing results and common escape patterns
  • Real-time character counting and encoding efficiency metrics
  • One-click copy results and statistics to clipboard
  • Quick operation switching between escape and unescape modes
  • Example data for each language format to help users understand expected input
  • Completely secure - all processing happens in your browser
  • No signup or registration required
  • Works offline after loading

Why Use This String Escape/Unescape Tool?

Perfect for developers working with strings across different programming languages and data formats. Save time when preparing strings for code, processing user input, or converting between formats. Essential for web development, API integration, data processing, and debugging string-related issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What programming languages are supported?

We support JavaScript, JSON, HTML, XML, URL encoding, CSV, Regular Expressions, C/C++, Java, and Python escape formats.

Can I switch between escape and unescape operations?

Yes, use the "Switch Operation" button to quickly toggle between escaping and unescaping, with automatic input/output swapping.

Does the tool detect my input format automatically?

Yes, the tool automatically detects common string formats like JavaScript escapes, HTML entities, URL encoding, and Unicode sequences.

What are the advanced options for?

Advanced options include Unicode character escaping, newline preservation, and HTML entity format selection for precise control.

Is my data secure when using this tool?

Absolutely. All string processing happens locally in your browser and no data is sent to servers or stored anywhere.

Can I process very large strings?

The tool supports strings up to 1MB in size, which covers most practical use cases for string processing.