Regex Escape / Unescape - Free Online Tool | PivaBox

Escape or unescape special regex characters in text

How to Use Regex Escape Tool

1. Type or paste text containing special regex characters into the input field
2. Toggle between Escape mode to add backslashes and Unescape mode to remove them
3. Copy the escaped or unescaped result for use in your regular expressions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Regex Escape free?

Yes, PivaBox Regex Escape is completely free to use. All processing is done in your browser.

Are my patterns uploaded to a server?

No. All escaping and unescaping is done locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Which characters does it escape?

The tool escapes all regex special characters including +, *, ?, ., ^, $, {, }, (, ), |, [, ], \, and -. Escape mode adds backslashes so these characters are treated as literals. Unescape mode removes unnecessary backslashes from already-escaped patterns.