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HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode HTML entities. Convert special characters like <, >, & to safe HTML representations.

All processing happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

How to Use HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

  1. 1Paste or type your input in the left panel.
  2. 2Click Process or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘↵.
  3. 3View the result in the output panel. Use Copy to copy to clipboard or Download to save as a file.

This tool processes data locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to external servers.

Examples

Example input
# Example for HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder
# Paste your content in the input panel above to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are HTML entities?

HTML entities are codes that represent special characters in HTML, like &lt; for < and &amp; for &.

When should I encode HTML?

Always encode user input before inserting it into HTML to prevent XSS attacks.

Does it support named entities?

Yes, both named (&amp;) and numeric (&#38;) entities are supported.

Is my data private?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser.

Can I decode existing HTML entities?

Yes, the tool works bidirectionally — encode and decode.