Unicode Inspector
Inspect any Unicode character or text to see its code point, UTF-8 bytes, UTF-16 code units, hex value, and official name.
About This Free Online Unicode Inspector
Our free online Unicode Inspector lets you examine any text or character to see its full Unicode details. For each character, view the code point (U+XXXX), UTF-8 byte sequence, UTF-16 code units, decimal and hex values, HTML entity, and official Unicode name. Perfect for developers debugging encoding issues, designers checking which characters they're using, linguists studying scripts, and anyone curious about how text is represented digitally. All processing runs in your browser.
Features of Our Unicode Inspector
- Character-by-character Unicode breakdown
- Code point (U+XXXX) display
- UTF-8 byte sequence visualization
- UTF-16 code unit display
- Official Unicode name and category
- Decimal and hex values
- HTML entity reference
- 100% private — browser-only processing
How to Use the Unicode Inspector
The Unicode Inspector works right in your browser — no signup, no installation. Follow these steps:
- Paste or type any text into the input area.
- View each character broken down with its Unicode properties.
- Copy individual code points or byte sequences as needed.
- Use the information for debugging encoding or learning about Unicode.
Frequently Asked Questions About Unicode Inspector
What is a code point?
A code point is a unique number assigned to every character in the Unicode standard. It is written as U+ followed by hexadecimal digits (e.g., U+0041 for letter A).
What is UTF-8?
UTF-8 is a variable-width encoding that represents Unicode characters as 1-4 bytes. ASCII characters use 1 byte, while emoji and less common characters use up to 4 bytes.
Why Choose the Unicode Inspector?
Good analysis needs to be both fast and private. The Unicode Inspector processes your text locally and shows results as you work, so you can iterate on drafts and data freely, knowing the content is never transmitted or stored.