Add Backslashes
Paste text to preview exactly which characters receive a backslash before copying the escaped result.
Adds one backslash before \, single quote, double quote, and NUL. Maximum 100,000 characters.
Paste text to begin.
No characters need a backslash.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Paste up to 100,000 characters.
- Review the highlighted characters and the escaped preview.
- Copy the result for a string or command that needs backslash escaping.
Explicit character rule
The utility adds one backslash before backslash (\), single quote ('), double quote ("), and the NUL character (U+0000). All other characters, including line breaks, remain unchanged.
Local preview
The input and output stay in this browser. The character preview identifies each changed character so the result is easy to inspect before copying.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Which characters receive a backslash?
Backslash, single quote, double quote, and NUL receive one added backslash.
Are line breaks or spaces changed?
No. Line breaks, spaces, letters, numbers, and other punctuation remain unchanged.
Does this add surrounding quotes?
No. It escapes the text content only; it does not wrap the result in quotes.