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Unicode Text Converter.

Convert text to Unicode scalar-value code points and decode code-point notation back to text.

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Result: U+0045 U+0076 U+0065 U+0072 U+0079 U+0064 U+0061 U+0079 U+0043 U+0061 U+006C U+0063

Result

U+0045 U+0076 U+0065 U+0072 U+0079 U+0064 U+0061 U+0079 U+0043 U+0061 U+006C U+0063

Code points are shown as Unicode scalar values such as U+0041; surrogate code points are rejected.

FAQs

How does the unicode text converter work?

Convert text to Unicode scalar-value code points and decode code-point notation back to text.

Use Cases

Web Development & Debugging

When building websites or apps, you may need to check the Unicode code points of user input or generate escape sequences. This converter helps you quickly see the underlying code points.

Example: Convert 'A' to U+0041 to use in a JavaScript string.

Learning & Education

Students and educators can use this tool to understand how characters are represented in Unicode, making it easier to grasp encoding concepts.

Example: Convert 'é' to U+00E9 to see its code point.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Unicode Text Converter do?
It converts any text you enter into its Unicode scalar-value code points (e.g., U+0041 for 'A') and can also decode code-point notation back into the original text. It's a two-way tool for working with Unicode.
How do I decode code-point notation back to text?
Simply enter the code-point notation (like U+0041 or 0041) into the converter, and it will output the corresponding Unicode characters. The tool handles the conversion automatically.
What are Unicode scalar values?
Unicode scalar values are the numeric codes assigned to each character in the Unicode standard, ranging from U+0000 to U+10FFFF. They uniquely identify every character, including letters, symbols, and emojis.

Tips & Common Mistakes

Tips

  • Use the converter to verify the Unicode code points of special characters before using them in code or data files.
  • When decoding, ensure you use the correct notation (e.g., 'U+0041' or '0041') as accepted by the tool.
  • For a quick check, convert a single character to see its code point, then decode it back to confirm the round-trip.
  • If you're working with emojis, note that some may be represented by multiple code points (e.g., family emojis).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Assuming that every character has a single code point; some characters like emojis may be composed of multiple code points.
  • Forgetting to include the 'U+' prefix when decoding, which may cause the tool to misinterpret the input.
  • Confusing code points with UTF-8 byte sequences; this tool deals with scalar values, not byte encodings.

Last updated: August 13, 2026