What this tool does
Convert HTML symbols (entities).
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HTML Entities
Convert HTML symbols (entities).
Common use cases
- Paste text or HTML into the input field.
- Click Encode to escape special HTML characters as entities.
- Click Decode to convert entities back into readable text.
- Copy the result with the copy button.
How to use?
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Paste text or HTML into the input field.
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Click Encode to escape special HTML characters as entities.
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Click Decode to convert entities back into readable text.
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Copy the result with the copy button.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HTML entity encoding?
It replaces reserved HTML characters like <, >, and & with safe entity forms such as <, >, and &.
When should I encode text?
Encode user-provided content before rendering it in HTML contexts to avoid broken markup or unsafe output.