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Instantly translate Unicode escape sequences, hex codes, and HTML entities back into readable characters.
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In the world of web development and data processing, characters are often converted into "escape sequences" to ensure they travel safely across different systems. You might encounter strings like \u0048\u0065\u006c\u006c\u006f instead of "Hello". While this is great for machines, it's impossible for humans to read. Our tool allows you to decode unicode escape sequence strings instantly, turning cryptic code back into readable language.
Unicode can be represented in several ways depending on the programming language or environment. This tool is a versatile unicode decoder that supports:
\uXXXX format (e.g., \u2728 for ✨).&#xXXXX;) or decimal (&#DDDD;) formats.U+XXXX in documentation.\xXX for standard ASCII range characters.If you are working with emojis, you might also find our Emoji to Text tool helpful for identifying specific icons.
Have you ever opened a database export or a JSON file only to find that all the special characters, accented letters, or emojis have turned into backslashes and numbers? This is a common "encoding mismatch" issue. By using a character converter, you can recover the original text. This is essential for developers debugging API responses or content creators cleaning up text from different platforms. For more general text cleanup, try our Text Cleaner.
Using this tool is straightforward. Simply paste your encoded string into the input box. The tool automatically detects the format—whether it's a standard unicode escape sequence or an HTML entity—and provides the decoded version in real-time. You can then copy the result with a single click. If you need to go the other way, we also offer a Text to Unicode converter.
Unicode is the universal standard for character encoding, covering almost every writing system in use today. Without it, the internet would be a mess of incompatible symbols. Understanding how to read unicode and convert it back to text is a vital skill for anyone working with international data, legacy systems, or modern web APIs.
Yes, the Unicode to Text decoder is 100% free and works entirely in your browser, meaning your data is never sent to our servers.
\u is used for 16-bit Unicode characters (4 hex digits), while \x is typically used for 8-bit characters (2 hex digits). Our tool handles both formats automatically.
Absolutely! It supports surrogate pairs and supplementary planes, meaning it can decode modern emojis and complex symbols without issue.