Unicode Inspector
Unicode Inspector
Inspect every Unicode code point in a string: see name, block, category, and hex value; normalize strings; pick characters; detect visually confusable characters; convert to/from \uXXXX, %uXXXX, and HTML-entity escape sequences; convert between emoji and GitHub/Slack :shortcode: names.
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Unicode Inspector
Inspect every Unicode code point in a string: see name, block, category, and hex value; normalize strings; pick characters; detect visually confusable characters; convert to/from \uXXXX, %uXXXX, and HTML-entity escape sequences; convert between emoji and GitHub/Slack :shortcode: names.
Common uses
- Detect zero-width characters hidden in a string
- Check if two identical-looking strings are actually different
- Normalize a string to NFC
- Convert emoji to \uXXXX escape sequences
- Decode HTML entity escapes back to text
- Convert 🚀 to :rocket: for a GitHub commit message
- Turn :thumbsup: into 👍 for a Slack message
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Unicode Inspector to detect zero-width characters hidden in a string?
Yes. Unicode Inspector can detect zero-width characters hidden in a string, directly in your browser.
Can I use Unicode Inspector to check if two identical-looking strings are actually different?
Yes. Unicode Inspector can check if two identical-looking strings are actually different, directly in your browser.
Can I use Unicode Inspector to normalize a string to NFC?
Yes. Unicode Inspector can normalize a string to NFC, directly in your browser.
Is my data uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your input is processed locally on your device and is never uploaded or stored on a server.