Backslash Escape / Unescape
Escape or unescape backslash sequences (\n, \t, \r, \", \\) in any string. Runs entirely in your browser.
Pure browser JavaScript — no external libraries.
How to use this tool
- Paste text into the input.
- Click Escape to convert special characters to \n, \t, etc.
- Click Unescape to convert sequences back to real characters.
Escape or unescape backslash sequences (\n, \t, \r, \", \\) in any string. Runs entirely in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
- What sequences are handled?
- \n (newline), \r (carriage return), \t (tab), \b (backspace), \f (form feed), \" (double quote), \' (single quote), \\ (backslash).