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HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to text

What is HTML Entity Encoding?

HTML entity encoding converts special characters into HTML entities (like & for &, < for <, > for >) to ensure they display correctly in HTML and prevent them from being interpreted as HTML code. This is essential for security (preventing XSS attacks) and proper rendering of special characters.

Our free HTML entity encoder/decoder allows you to encode special characters to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to their original characters. All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your data remains private.

Why Use HTML Entity Encoding?

  • Security: Prevent XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks
  • Proper Rendering: Ensure special characters display correctly
  • HTML Compliance: Follow HTML standards for special characters
  • Data Integrity: Preserve special characters in HTML content
  • Compatibility: Ensure content works across all browsers

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About HTML Entities

HTML entities are used to represent special characters in HTML. They ensure characters are displayed correctly and prevent them from being interpreted as HTML code.

Common HTML Entities:

  • < - < (less than)
  • > - > (greater than)
  • & - & (ampersand)
  • " - " (double quote)
  • ' - ' (single quote/apostrophe)
  •   - Non-breaking space