Reverse a UTF8 String
Reverse the order of all UTF8 characters. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Reverse a UTF8 String
- 1. Paste your text. Enter the string you want reversed, such as héllo. The tool reverses whole characters rather than raw bytes, so multi-byte and accented characters stay intact instead of getting scrambled.
- 2. Read the reversed result. The output shows the same characters in the opposite order, for example héllo becomes olléh. Nothing else about the text changes, only the sequence.
- 3. Copy the reversed text. Copy the result out of the output pane and use it wherever you need a reversed string, from a palindrome check to a text-based puzzle.
When to use Reverse a UTF8 String
Reverse a UTF8 String flips the order of characters in text while respecting UTF-8 character boundaries, so accented letters and other multi-byte characters come out whole instead of split into broken bytes. It is a small but easy-to-get-wrong operation once text goes beyond plain ASCII.
- Checking a palindrome with accented letters. You are verifying whether a word or phrase containing accented characters reads the same forwards and backwards, and need a reversal that keeps each accented letter intact rather than breaking it apart.
- Debugging a naive string reversal function. A homegrown reverse function that operates on raw bytes mangles any string with multi-byte characters. Comparing its output against a correct character-aware reversal here shows exactly where it breaks.
- Building a simple text puzzle. You want to hide a message by reversing it for a puzzle, riddle or ARG-style clue, and need the reversal to work correctly on international names or emoji within the text.
Examples
Reverse text
Input
héllo
Output
olléh
Astral-safe
Input
a😀b
Output
b😀a
About the Reverse a UTF8 String tool
Reverse a UTF8 String does its work locally, right in the browser. Reverse the order of all UTF8 characters. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the UTF-8 Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 69 small, focused UTF-8 utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. 2 worked examples further down the page show exactly what the tool produces for real inputs.
Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.
Frequently asked questions
Is Reverse a UTF8 String free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.