HTML Entity Encode / Decode
Convert special characters to HTML entities and back.
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About the HTML Entity Encode / Decode
Convert special characters to HTML entities and back. Encode &, <, >, quotes, and more for safe HTML output.
The HTML Entity Encode / Decoderuns entirely in your browser — your data is never uploaded to a server, so it stays private and works instantly, even offline. It's completely free, requires no sign-up, and works on desktop and mobile.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are HTML entities?
- HTML entities are special codes (like & for &, < for <) that represent reserved characters in HTML. They prevent the browser from interpreting characters as markup.
- When should I use HTML entity encoding?
- Use HTML entity encoding when displaying user-generated content in HTML to prevent XSS attacks, or when you need to display characters that have special meaning in HTML like <, >, &, and quotes.