HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder

Encode and decode HTML entities with our free HTML entity encoder and HTML entity decoder. Use the HTML entity encoder decoder to convert special characters safely for websites and HTML documents. Our HTML entity converter, HTML encode, HTML decode, HTML encoder, and HTML decoder tools make character conversion simple. You can also use the HTML character encoder, HTML character decoder, and encode HTML online functionality when working with source code and web content. Wondering how do I encode HTML entities, how do I decode HTML entities, or what are HTML entities? Enter your text and convert it instantly.

How to use the HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder

  1. Choose Encode or Decode.
  2. Paste text and copy the result.

HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder features and limits

How the HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder works

Encoding uses character replacement; decoding lets the browser parse entities inside an inert text element.

Privacy and browser processing

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Frequently asked questions

When do I need this?

Whenever markup characters must show as text in HTML.

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Why use the HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder?

Showing code samples or user text in a page requires escaping angle brackets. Entities keep the browser from treating text as markup.