Native ASCII Converter

Convert national characters to Unicode sequences for Java properties.

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What is Native to ASCII Conversion?

Java properties files and other legacy systems often require non-ASCII characters to be encoded as Unicode escape sequences. This tool provides an easy way to convert your native text into these sequences and back again.

I18n Ready

Perfect for internationalization (i18n) workflows and Java localization files.

Two-Way

Easily convert between native characters and Unicode escape sequences.

Safe

100% client-side processing. Your sensitive configuration data stays on your machine.

How to use this tool?

  1. Input: Type or paste your native text in the left box, or Unicode sequences in the right box.
  2. Drag & Drop: You can also drag and drop a .properties or .txt file directly into the input areas.
  3. Convert: Click "Native to ASCII" or "ASCII to Native" to perform the conversion.
  4. Options: Check "Skip letters & numbers" to only encode non-standard characters.