What causes double-escaped output?
Running escape repeatedly on already escaped text adds extra escape characters.
Text Escape / Unescape
Escape or unescape strings for JavaScript, HTML, URL encoding, and JSON.
Escaping and Unescaping Notes
Escaping protects literal text when inserted into formats like JSON, HTML, or shell commands where special characters have meaning.
- Escape before embedding user text into templates or structured payloads.
- Unescape output when debugging logs copied from encoded contexts.
- Choose the correct mode for the target format to avoid double escaping.
Related tools: HTML Encoder, URL Encoder, Regex Tester.
Text Escape FAQ
When should I unescape data?
Unescape when you need readable text for debugging or display in plain contexts.
Is escaping the same as sanitizing?
No. Escaping is format-specific encoding, while sanitizing removes unsafe content.