C# Escape and Unescape - Escape/Unescape C# Strings Online

Our free online C# Escape and Unescape tool allows you to quickly convert between regular text and C# escaped strings. This tool is essential for C# developers working with string literals, JSON encoding, file paths, and any scenario where special characters need to be properly escaped or unescaped according to C# string rules.

What is C# String Escaping?

C# string escaping is the process of converting special characters into escape sequences that can be safely used in C# string literals. When you need to include characters like quotes, newlines, tabs, or backslashes in a C# string, you must escape them using backslash notation.

How to Use the C# Escape/Unescape Tool

Select Mode: Choose "Escape" to convert text to C# escaped format, or "Unescape" to convert C# escaped strings back to regular text.
Enter Input: Paste your text or C# escaped string into the input field.
View Results: The converted output will appear automatically in the output field.
Copy Result: Use the copy button to copy the result to your clipboard.
Swap Mode: Click the "Swap" button to quickly switch between escape and unescape modes and transfer the output to input.

C# Escape Sequences

Our tool supports all standard C# escape sequences:

Escape Sequence	Character	Description
\\	\	Backslash
\"	"	Double quote
\'	'	Single quote
\n	Newline	Line feed
\r	Carriage return	Carriage return
\t	Tab	Horizontal tab
\0	Null	Null character
\a	Alert	Alert (bell)
\b	Backspace	Backspace
\f	Form feed	Form feed
\v	Vertical tab	Vertical tab
\uXXXX	Unicode	Unicode character (4 hex digits)
\xXX	Hex	Hexadecimal escape (2 hex digits)

Examples

Example 1: Escaping a String with Quotes

Input: He said "Hello"

Output: He said \"Hello\"

Example 2: Escaping a Multi-line String

Input:

Line 1
Line 2

Output: Line 1\nLine 2

Example 3: Escaping a File Path

Input: C:\Users\Documents\file.txt

Output: C:\\Users\\Documents\\file.txt

Example 4: Unescaping a C# String

Input: Hello\\nWorld\\tTab

Output:

Hello
World	Tab

Common Use Cases

String Literals: Properly escape strings for use in C# code
JSON Encoding: Escape strings before embedding in JSON
File Paths: Convert Windows file paths to C# escaped format
Debugging: Unescape C# strings to see their actual content
Code Generation: Generate properly escaped C# string literals
API Integration: Escape strings for API requests and responses
Configuration Files: Escape special characters in configuration strings

Why Use Our C# Escape/Unescape Tool?

Real-time Conversion: See results instantly as you type
Bidirectional: Easily switch between escape and unescape modes
Complete Support: Handles all C# escape sequences including Unicode
Error-free: Automatically handles edge cases and special characters
Copy to Clipboard: One-click copying of results
No Installation: Works directly in your browser

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between escaping and unescaping?

Escaping converts special characters (like quotes, newlines, backslashes) into escape sequences (like \", \n, \\) that can be used in C# string literals. Unescaping does the reverse - it converts escape sequences back to their actual characters.

When should I escape a string in C#?

You should escape strings when you need to include special characters in C# string literals. For example, if you want to include a quote character inside a string, you need to escape it as \". Similarly, file paths with backslashes need to be escaped as \\.

Does the tool support Unicode escape sequences?

Yes! The tool supports both \uXXXX (4-digit Unicode) and \xXX (2-digit hexadecimal) escape sequences. Non-printable characters are automatically converted to Unicode escape sequences when escaping.

Can I use this tool for other programming languages?

While this tool is specifically designed for C# escape sequences, many escape sequences (like \n, \t, \\) are similar across languages. However, for best results, use language-specific escape/unescape tools when available.

What happens if I unescape an invalid escape sequence?

The tool handles invalid escape sequences gracefully. If an escape sequence cannot be properly interpreted, the backslash and following character(s) will be left as-is in the output.

How do I escape a backslash in C#?

To escape a backslash in C#, you use a double backslash: \\. For example, the file path "C:\Users" should be escaped as "C:\\Users" in a C# string literal.

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