Why do I need to encode HTML entities?

HTML encoding prevents XSS attacks and ensures special characters like , &, and quotes display correctly in web pages instead of being interpreted as HTML code.

What characters does the encoder convert?

It converts special characters to their HTML entity equivalents (e.g., to >, & to &) and also handles Unicode characters.

Can I decode HTML entities back to text?

Yes, this tool supports bidirectional conversion — both encoding special characters to HTML entities and decoding HTML entities back to regular text.

HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to text. Essential for web developers.

Input

Common HTML Entities

&→&

<→<

>→>

"→"

'→'

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How to Use

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to text. Essential for web developers.

1Paste or type your text into the input area.
2Click Encode to convert special characters to HTML entities (e.g., `<` → `<`).
3Click Decode to convert HTML entities back to plain characters.
4Copy the result with one click for use in HTML templates or code.

Key Features

Encodes all HTML special characters: <, >, &, ", ' and more
Decodes HTML entities back to their original characters
Processes large blocks of text instantly without any server call
One-click copy for the encoded or decoded output

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