Is my data sent to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded, so the tool is safe even for sensitive data.

Which characters are escaped?

Only the characters that would otherwise break the target string or document are replaced with their safe escape form.

100% local — your data never leaves your browser

Java Escape — Free Online Developer Tool

Escape special characters in text so it embeds safely inside a Java string literal or document. Free, private and 100% in your browser.

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Text input

Java Escaped output

What this tool does

Escape special characters in text so it embeds safely inside a Java string literal or document.

Private by design

Everything runs locally in your browser with JavaScript. Your data is never uploaded, which makes the tool safe for sensitive content, and it keeps working offline.

Frequently asked questions

Is my data sent to a server?: No. Everything runs locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded, so the tool is safe even for sensitive data.
Which characters are escaped?: Only the characters that would otherwise break the target string or document are replaced with their safe escape form.

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