Unicode Text Converter

Find the code point for any character and get it in the escape format your code needs.

How to use the Unicode Text Converter

  1. Type or paste your text into the box on the left.
  2. Adjust the options above if you need to. The result updates as you type.
  3. Click Copy result or Download to use your new text.

What you can use it for

  • Escape characters for JavaScript, JSON or CSS
  • Write HTML entities
  • Identify mystery characters

Private by design

The Unicode Text Converter runs entirely in your browser. Your text and files are never uploaded or stored on a server, so it is safe for work documents and personal information. It is free, with no sign-up and no limits on how often you use it.

Frequently asked questions

What is a code point?

A unique number Unicode gives every character, written like U+0041 for "A".

Why does an emoji become two \u codes?

JavaScript stores characters above U+FFFF as two surrogate codes.