Markdown Tools
Markdown Escape / Unescape Tool
Escape or unescape Markdown special characters.
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What is MD Escape?
A Markdown escape tool that backslash-escapes special characters so they display literally instead of being interpreted as syntax, with a reverse mode.
How it works
Special characters are matched and prefixed with backslashes (or unescaped in reverse mode) using a shared character map.
- Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
- Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
- Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.
Examples
Literal rendering
Escape special Markdown characters so text like `*important*` renders as asterisks, not emphasis.
Common mistakes
Escaping is context-dependent
An asterisk only needs escaping where it would trigger emphasis — over-escaping is ugly but harmless.
Frequently asked questions
Which characters are escaped?
The Markdown metacharacters: \ ` * _ { } [ ] ( ) # + - . !
Can I unescape again?
Yes — an unescape mode reverses the process for round-trip editing.