HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder 🔣⚡

Convert special characters and symbols to their respective HTML entities to render code safely, or decode entities back to plain text.

Raw Text / Code

HTML Entities Output

How to Use the HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder

Our HTML Entity Tool is designed to process source code, markup snippets, and special characters. You can safely convert characters to make them web-ready or reverse the process to display original text.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Enter Plain Text or Code: Paste your snippet (e.g. <div> tags or complex coding blocks) in the left text area.
  2. Upload File: You can also load drafts or files from your computer directly using the "Upload File" option.
  3. Encode or Decode: Click "Encode Entities" to convert symbols to entity names/decimals, or click "Decode Entities" to reverse the encoding and get clean code output.
  4. Copy Results: Use the "Copy Output" button to save the converted results directly to your clipboard.

Why Use HTML Entities?

Browsers parse character symbols like <, >, and & as active markup elements. By converting these to entity strings (&lt;, &gt;, &amp;), you can safely display source code tutorials on websites without altering the page layout or triggering browser errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are HTML Entities?

HTML entities are string sequences used to display reserved characters (like `<` or `>`) and invisible symbols that otherwise could be interpreted as browser executable code.

Why encode HTML entities?

Encoding helps prevent security vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and ensures code examples render correctly as text rather than parsing as active HTML on user pages.

Is my text sent to any server?

No. The conversion logic runs 100% locally in your web browser using JavaScript DOM processing. Your sensitive documents never leave your computer.

What is the difference between Encode and Decode?

Encode converts raw code (e.g. ``) to safe entity strings (e.g. `<b>`). Decode does the reverse, parsing entity strings back to plain text tags.