An online Unicode character lookup tool that lets users browse blocks, search by name or code point, and view detailed encoding info.
When to use
Developers and linguists need a quick way to find Unicode characters and their code points, encodings, and block information without installing software.
How to use
- 1Select a Unicode block from the dropdown or enter a code point (e.g., U+4E2D) in the input field.
- 2Use the search box to type a character name, block name, code point, or the character itself.
- 3Browse the character grid and click on a character to see its details.
- 4View the detail panel for the code point, decimal value, UTF-8/UTF-16 encodings, block, and name.
- 5Click on any detail row to copy the character or its encoding to the clipboard.
Input & output
Inputs: a Unicode block selection, a code point (e.g., U+4E2D), or a search term (name, block, code point, or character). Output: a grid of characters with details for the selected character, including code point, decimal, UTF-8/UTF-16, block, and name.
Who it's for
This tool is useful for developers, linguists, and anyone working with Unicode characters who needs to identify or encode them.
FAQ
- How do I find the Unicode code point for a specific character?
- Type the character in the search box, and the tool will show it in the results. Click on it to see its code point in the detail panel.
- Can I search for characters by their name?
- Yes, enter a partial or full character name (e.g., 'LATIN CAPITAL') in the search box, and matching characters will be displayed.
- What encoding formats are shown?
- The tool displays the code point in hexadecimal, decimal, UTF-8, and UTF-16 encodings for the selected character.
- Is there a limit to search results?
- Yes, the search returns up to 512 matching characters to keep the display manageable.