📌 Overview

Encode text to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to plain text. Safely escape <, >, & and quotes for the web.

HTML Encoder / Decoder

Encode text to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to plain text. Safely escape <, >, & and quotes for the web.

Input

Output

🔒 All processing happens in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server.

📋 How to Use

Paste text or HTML into the input box.
Click Encode to escape special characters.
Or click Decode to convert entities back.
Copy the converted output.

❓ FAQ

Why encode HTML?

Encoding turns characters like < and & into entities so they display as text instead of being interpreted as markup — essential for showing code safely.

Which characters are encoded?

The core special characters &, <, >, " and ' are converted; decoding also understands named and numeric entities.

Does it prevent XSS?

Escaping output is one important defense, but always combine it with proper server-side sanitization.

💡 Use Cases

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Documentation

Show code snippets inside HTML pages.

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Security

Escape user content before display.

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Email

Encode entities for HTML emails.

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📖 Deep Dive: HTML Encoder / Decoder

Encode text to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to plain text. Safely escape <, >, & and quotes for the web.

HTML Encoder / Decoder is a free tool that runs 100% in your browser. No signup, no uploads — your data stays private. Perfect for everyday text and data tasks, saving you time and reducing mistakes.