Decode UTF-16 escaped text like \u0048\u0065\u006c\u006c\u006f into readable characters instantly. This simple tool runs entirely in your browser and reveals the actual string behind each UTF-16 code unit. Great for developers, debuggers, or anyone working with escaped Unicode strings.
How to Use:
Paste your UTF-16 escaped string into the input box on the left. The tool automatically decodes any valid \uNNNN sequences and shows the plain text in the output box on the right. If your data is in a file, click “Choose File” to load it supported formats include plain text, CSV, JSON, and HTML. After decoding, you can copy the result using “Copy Output,” download it with “Export to File,” or hit “Clear All” to reset everything.
What the UTF16-decode Text Tool can do:
This tool takes any string formatted with UTF-16 escape codes and turns it into readable characters. That includes standard text, emoji, multilingual characters, and symbols. It’s ideal for decoding escaped content in JSON, scripts, logs, or data feeds. Since it runs entirely in your browser, your data stays private and processing is instant.
Example:
Input:
\u0048\u0065\u006c\u006c\u006f\u002c\u0020\u4e16\u754c\u0021Output:
Hello, 世界!Common Use Cases:
This tool is perfect when you’re reading data from APIs, logs, or templates that use escaped UTF-16 format. It helps verify encoded text, decode Unicode sequences, or convert stored code units back into usable characters. Just paste in the string and see exactly what it represents no setup or download required.
Useful Tools & Suggestions:
If you’re encoding content for system-level compatibility, UTF16-encode Text is the perfect counterpart to bring it back into UTF-16 format. And when you need to move between standards, Convert Unicode to UTF-16 helps align any Unicode input to this specific encoding for reliable processing.