HTML Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode HTML entities, special characters, and Unicode symbols for safe web content

How to Use This Tool

1

Select Encode or Decode mode.

2

Type or paste your text — conversion happens in real time.

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Click "Copy" to copy the output. Use "Swap" to switch input/output.

About This Tool

HTML Encoder/Decoder converts between plain text and HTML entities in real time. Characters like <, >, &, " are converted to safe HTML entity equivalents. Essential for web developers displaying special characters safely in HTML content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Encode whenever you need to display special characters as text rather than markup — showing code on web pages, inserting user content safely, or displaying < and > literally.

Encoding user input before displaying in HTML is a key XSS defense. Always implement server-side encoding in production too.

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