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Escape / Unescape Tool

Escape or unescape strings for JavaScript, JSON, HTML, SQL, and regex online for free.

Escapes \n \t \r ' " \ and Unicode \uXXXX

About This Tool

Escape or unescape strings for JavaScript, JSON, HTML, SQL, and regular expressions. Handles special characters, newlines, quotes, backslashes, and Unicode sequences.

How to Use

  1. Enter String

    Paste the string to escape or unescape.

  2. Choose Context

    Select JavaScript, JSON, HTML, SQL, or Regex.

  3. Escape or Unescape

    Click the action button and copy the result.

Use Cases

Safe String Handling

Escape strings before use in SQL queries, JSON payloads, or HTML templates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SQL escaping safe to use in production?

This tool is for learning and debugging. Always use parameterized queries in production code.

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