HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities online
How to Use HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
- 1Select Encode or Decode mode.
- 2Paste or type your text into the input area.
- 3Click the Encode/Decode button to convert.
- 4Copy the result using the Copy button.
About HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Encode special characters into HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to readable text. Handles all standard entities including &, <, >, " and named entities. Essential for safely embedding text in HTML without XSS vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are special codes used to represent reserved characters in HTML. For example, < becomes < and & becomes &. This prevents browsers from interpreting them as HTML tags.
Why should I encode HTML entities?
Encoding prevents XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks and ensures that user-generated content displays correctly in web pages without being interpreted as HTML markup.
Does this encode all special characters?
Yes. It encodes the five critical characters (<, >, &, ", ') and can also handle non-ASCII characters by converting them to numeric entities.