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Encode/decode HTML entities like < > &.
Encode and decode HTML entities. Convert special characters like <, >, &, " to their HTML entity equivalents, or decode HTML entities back to plain text.
The HTML Entity Encoder provides a fast, free method to convert special characters into HTML entities or decode them back to plain text directly in the browser. With generous rate limits and no required installation, it streamlines the process of escaping strings to prevent rendering issues or XSS vulnerabilities. It is well-suited for developers who need to quickly handle character conversions without setting up a dedicated local development environment.
Good to know: Users needing to process exceptionally large batches of data or require fully offline capabilities may find a local script or dedicated desktop tool more suitable for their workflow.
Quickly convert special characters into HTML entities or decode them back to plain text for secure web development.
Access the HTML Entity Encoder tool
Navigate to the HTML Entity Encoder tool page to begin processing your text or code snippets.
Paste your text into the input
Enter or paste the string containing special characters like brackets, ampersands, or quotes into the provided text area.
Select encode or decode mode
Choose whether you want to escape characters into HTML entities or unescape existing entities back to readable text.
Review the generated output
The tool will instantly process your input and display the converted HTML entities in the output field.
Copy the result to your clipboard
Click the copy button to grab your encoded or decoded text for use in your HTML source code or documentation.
Estimated time: PT1M
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