HTML Entity Encode/Decode
Convert HTML special characters to entities and back
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Output will appear here...What are HTML Entities?
HTML entities are special codes used to display reserved characters in HTML. Characters like <, >, &, and " have special meaning in HTML and must be encoded as entities to be displayed literally on a web page. For example, the less-than sign (<) is written as < in HTML source code.
How to Use this Tool
- Select Mode: Choose "Encode" to convert special characters to HTML entities, or "Decode" to convert entities back to characters.
- Enter Your Text: Type or paste your content into the input area. The conversion happens in real-time.
- Copy the Result: Click the copy button to grab the output for your use.
Examples
- Encoding: <p>Hello & World</p> becomes <p>Hello & World</p>
- Decoding: <p>Hello & World</p> becomes <p>Hello & World</p>
Common HTML Entities
| Character | Entity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| & | & | Ampersand |
| < | < | Less than |
| > | > | Greater than |
| " | " | Double quote |
| ' | ' | Single quote |
| / | / | Forward slash |
Important Note:
All processing happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, making this tool safe for handling sensitive HTML content.
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