HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities for safe web content
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Encode HTML special characters to entities for safe embedding in web pages, or decode entities back to readable text.
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Choose Encode or Decode
Select Encode to convert characters to entities, or Decode to convert entities back to characters.
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Paste your content
Enter HTML content or entity-encoded text in the input area.
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Copy the result
Click Copy to grab the encoded or decoded output.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are special codes used to represent characters that have meaning in HTML, like < (<), > (>), and & (&).
Why do I need to encode HTML?
Encoding prevents XSS attacks and ensures special characters display correctly in web pages instead of being interpreted as HTML tags.
Does it support named entities?
Yes, it supports both named entities (like &) and numeric entities (like &).
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required. All processing happens in your browser.