Free SQL Escape & Unescape Tool
Escape and unescape SQL string values online to prepare text for queries, imports, and debugging. Convert single quotes into SQL-safe format and reverse escaped values back into plain text.
How to Use the SQL Escape Tool
Paste text into the left editor and click Escape SQL to generate a quoted SQL-safe string value. Use Unescape SQL to convert an escaped SQL literal back into plain text. This is useful for debugging query strings, reviewing exports, and preparing sample data.
Key Features
- Escapes single quotes using standard SQL doubling rules
- Unescapes quoted SQL string literals back into text
- Useful for query debugging and sample data preparation
- Runs locally in your browser for privacy
- Simple copy and clear workflow for quick reuse
Important Note About SQL Escaping
This tool is helpful for understanding and preparing string literals, but production applications should still use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. Escaping alone is not a complete security strategy.