HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities in real time
100% Client-Side • Privacy ProtectedFeatures
- Encode special characters (<, >, &, ", ') to HTML entities
- Decode both named entities (<) and numeric entities (<)
- Real-time conversion as you type
- Handles all standard HTML entities
- All processing happens in your browser
How to Use the HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
- 1Select the 'Encode' or 'Decode' tab
- 2Paste or type your text in the input area
- 3View the result instantly in the output area
- 4Click 'Copy' to copy the result to your clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are special codes used to display reserved characters in HTML. For example, < becomes < and > becomes >. They prevent browsers from interpreting these characters as HTML tags.
When should I use HTML entity encoding?
Use encoding when displaying user-generated content or raw text in HTML to prevent XSS attacks and rendering issues. Always encode < > & " ' when inserting untrusted data into HTML.
What is the difference between named and numeric entities?
Named entities use readable names like < for <. Numeric entities use character codes like < (decimal) or < (hex). Both are valid, but named entities are more human-readable.