Unicode Converter: Text to Unicode & Back | Free Online Tool
1 usesUnicode (U+xxxx)
HTML Entity (xxx;)
JavaScript (\\uxxxx)
UTF-8 Hex
Unicode Conversion Tips
Convert Any Character to Unicode
Enter text, emoji, or special characters to see their Unicode code points (U+xxxx), HTML entities, JS escapes, and UTF-8 bytes.
Bidirectional Conversion
Type text to get Unicode codes, or enter Unicode code points (U+xxxx) to decode back to characters.
Full Emoji & CJK Support
Works with all Unicode characters including emoji, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and other scripts.
Browser-Based Processing
All conversion happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert text to Unicode?
Type or paste text in the input area. The Unicode code points, HTML entities, JavaScript escapes, and UTF-8 hex appear instantly below.
How do I convert Unicode to text?
Enter Unicode code points like U+0048 U+0065 in the Unicode field. The corresponding text appears in the input area.
Does it support emoji?
Yes, all Unicode characters are supported including emoji, CJK characters, and supplementary plane characters.
Is this Unicode converter free?
Yes, completely free with no limits.
How can I identify problematic or unknown characters in my text data using this Unicode converter?
Data engineers and developers often encounter characters that display incorrectly or cause issues during data processing. This Unicode converter helps by instantly revealing the precise Unicode code points (e.g., U+FFFD for the replacement character), UTF-8 hex, and other encodings for any input text. By pasting a suspicious character or string, you can pinpoint its exact representation and then devise appropriate cleaning strategies, encoding corrections, or replacement rules for robust data handling.
How to Use the Unicode Converter
- Enter text or characters in the input area
- View Unicode, HTML entity, JS escape, and UTF-8 hex outputs
- Enter U+xxxx codes in the Unicode field to decode
- Copy any output with the copy button