String Escape / Unescape
Escape or unescape strings, including Unicode sequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is string escaping?
String escaping converts special characters (like quotes, newlines, tabs, and backslashes) into their escape sequence representations so they can be safely embedded in code or text.
How do I use the string escaper?
Paste your text and select escape or unescape. The tool converts special characters to their escape sequences (e.g., newline becomes \n) or converts escape sequences back to readable characters.
What Unicode formats does it support?
The tool supports Unicode escape sequences (\uXXXX) for any Unicode character, as well as common escape sequences like \n (newline), \t (tab), \r (carriage return), and \' (escaped quotes).
When do I need to escape strings?
When embedding user input in code, constructing SQL queries, writing JSON/XML, or handling text that contains special characters that could break syntax or cause injection vulnerabilities.
Is this tool free?
Yes, ToolDock's string escaper is completely free, requires no signup, and runs entirely in your browser.