Markdown
Markdown Escape Tool
Escape Markdown special characters so text renders literally.
How it works
- 1Paste plain text containing Markdown characters.
- 2The tool backslash-escapes every special character.
- 3Copy the escaped Markdown.
Use cases
- Show literal asterisks or underscores in Markdown.
- Paste file paths or code-like text safely.
- Prevent unintended formatting.
Frequently asked questions
Which characters are escaped?
The standard Markdown set: \ ` * _ { } [ ] ( ) # + - . ! > ~ |.
Can I reverse it?
Yes — use the Markdown Unescape Tool to remove the backslashes.
Is it private?
Yes, it runs entirely in your browser.
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