What input format does this decoder accept?

The decoder accepts any text containing \uXXXX sequences, where XXXX is a four-digit hexadecimal number. You can mix escaped and non-escaped characters freely. For example, "\u0048ello \u0057orld" decodes to "Hello World".

Can I decode \uXXXX sequences copied from JavaScript source code?

Yes. Simply paste the string (including the \u prefixes) and the tool converts all escape sequences to their corresponding characters. Non-escaped parts of the string are left unchanged.

What happens to characters that are not Unicode escapes?

Any characters in the input that are not part of a \uXXXX sequence are passed through unchanged. Only the escape sequences are replaced with their decoded characters.

Unicode Decode

Convert \uXXXX Unicode escape sequences back to readable text.

Unicode decoding converts \uXXXX escape sequences back into their corresponding characters. Paste any string containing Unicode escape sequences — from JavaScript source code, JSON files, Java properties, or configuration files — and get the human-readable text immediately. The tool handles both \uXXXX sequences and leaves non-escaped characters unchanged.

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FAQ

What input format does this decoder accept?: The decoder accepts any text containing \uXXXX sequences, where XXXX is a four-digit hexadecimal number. You can mix escaped and non-escaped characters freely. For example, "\u0048ello \u0057orld" decodes to "Hello World".
Can I decode \uXXXX sequences copied from JavaScript source code?: Yes. Simply paste the string (including the \u prefixes) and the tool converts all escape sequences to their corresponding characters. Non-escaped parts of the string are left unchanged.
What happens to characters that are not Unicode escapes?: Any characters in the input that are not part of a \uXXXX sequence are passed through unchanged. Only the escape sequences are replaced with their decoded characters.