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String Escape & Unescape

Escape and unescape strings for various programming languages and formats including JavaScript, JSON, HTML, XML, CSS, SQL, RegEx, URL, CSV, and Python.

Text to Escape

Syntax: text
Javascript Escaping:
Escapes quotes, backslashes, and control characters for JavaScript/JSON strings

Escaped Result

Output will appear here

Format: text

How It Works

Input Your Data

Paste, type, or upload your data directly into the string escape & unescape. All processing happens locally in your browser for complete privacy and security.

Configure Options

Customize the tool settings to match your specific needs. Real-time processing with instant validation and error detection.

Process Instantly

Click the process button or enable auto-processing for real-time results. Lightning-fast performance with immediate feedback and validation.

Export Results

Copy results to clipboard, download as files, or share with others. Multiple export formats available for maximum compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between JavaScript and JSON escaping?
JavaScript and JSON escaping are very similar, but JSON is more strict. Both handle quotes, backslashes, and control characters the same way. The tool treats them identically for practical purposes.
When should I escape Unicode characters?
Enable Unicode escaping when you need ASCII-only output or when working with systems that don't handle Unicode well. Otherwise, leave it disabled for better readability.
Why does my CSV text get wrapped in quotes?
CSV escaping adds quotes around text that contains commas, quotes, or line breaks. This is the standard CSV format to preserve the data structure.
Can I unescape text that wasn't escaped by this tool?
Yes, the unescape function works with any properly escaped text, regardless of which tool created it. However, malformed escape sequences may not process correctly.
What does "preserve line breaks" do?
When enabled, actual line breaks in your text are maintained. When disabled, they are converted to escape sequences like \n.

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