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HTML entity encoder and decoder
Turn special characters into HTML entities or restore them to readable text directly in your browser.
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Why use this tool?
Encode special characters as HTML entities or decode entities back into readable text. This is useful when characters such as &, <, >, or quotation marks need to be represented without being interpreted as HTML markup.
Smart processing
Generate, convert, or validate technical data with purpose-built controls.
Supported formats
Technical formats and syntaxes suited to each generator, converter, or validator.
Save time
Get a clean, ready-to-use result in seconds without installing software or configuring a complex workflow.
Guide
How to use this tool
- 1
Paste text or entities
Enter the content to encode, or a string containing HTML entities that you want to decode.
- 2
Choose encode or decode
Encode relevant characters as HTML entities or decode entities back into characters.
- 3
Check the result
Review the output and copy it into your HTML, content, or code.
Tips and best practices
- Encoding reserved characters can prevent a literal text snippet from being interpreted as markup when displayed in HTML.
- Do not confuse HTML entities with URL encoding: they solve different problems in different contexts.
Frequently asked questions
What is an HTML entity?
An HTML entity is a textual representation of a character, such as & for an ampersand. It is commonly used for reserved characters or characters that are inconvenient to enter directly.
How is this different from URL encoding?
HTML entities are used in HTML content, while URL encoding transforms certain characters so they can be represented correctly in a URL or its parameters.
Does the processed text leave my browser?
No. Encoding and decoding run locally in your browser.
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