Escape Encoder

JavaScript escape/unescape encoding — handle special characters

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Processed entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server

About Escape Encoder

Encode and decode strings using JavaScript's escape/unescape functions. Converts non-ASCII characters to %uXXXX format. Useful for legacy systems and quick character encoding checks.

·JavaScript escape() encoding
·JavaScript unescape() decoding
·Non-ASCII characters converted to %uXXXX format
·Runs in your browser — instant and private

Escape Encoder FAQ

Is escape() the same as encodeURIComponent()?▼

No. escape() uses %uXXXX for non-ASCII characters, while encodeURIComponent() uses percent-encoded UTF-8 bytes. For URLs, use encodeURIComponent.

Is escape() deprecated?▼

Yes, escape/unescape are deprecated in the JavaScript standard, but all browsers still support them. For new projects, prefer encodeURIComponent.

Which characters are NOT escaped?▼

Letters, digits, and @*_+-./ are left as-is. Everything else is escaped.

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