Unicode Converter
Convert text to \uXXXX Unicode format and back
About Unicode Converter
Convert text to \uXXXX Unicode escape sequences and decode them back. Essential for working with JSON data, internationalization, and source code containing non-ASCII characters.
- ·Text to \uXXXX Unicode encoding
- ·\uXXXX sequences back to readable text
- ·Supports emoji and all Unicode characters including surrogate pairs
- ·Runs entirely in your browser — private and instant
Unicode Converter FAQ
What is Unicode encoding used for?▼
Unicode escape sequences are commonly used in JSON, JavaScript source code, and configuration files to safely represent non-ASCII characters like Chinese, Arabic, or emoji.
Does it support emoji?▼
Yes. Emoji and all Unicode characters are correctly handled, including those above U+FFFF that require surrogate pairs.
What's the difference from UTF-8 encoding?▼
Unicode encoding uses \u escape format (common in source code and JSON). UTF-8 is a byte-level encoding used in network transmission and file storage.
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