HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder - Convert Text to HTML Entities

Convert special characters to HTML entities instantly

Input Text

Result

🔒 All processing is done in your browser.

What is HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder?

HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder is a free online tool that converts special characters into their corresponding HTML entities (e.g., '<' becomes '<') and vice versa. This is essential for web developers to ensure that text is displayed correctly in browsers and to prevent security vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

How to Use HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Paste your text into the input field

Click 'Encode' to convert characters to HTML entities

Click 'Decode' to convert HTML entities back to text

Copy the result to your clipboard

Key Features

✓⚡ Instant Conversion: Encode/Decode in real-time

✓🔒 Secure: All processing happens locally in your browser

✓📝 Supports all standard HTML entities

✓📋 One-click copy to clipboard

✓🆓 Completely free to use

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to encode HTML entities?

Encoding ensures that special characters like <, >, and & are displayed literally by the browser instead of being interpreted as HTML tags. It also helps prevent XSS attacks.

Is my data safe?

Yes, this tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server.

Does it support all characters?

It supports all standard HTML reserved characters and symbols that have entity references.