HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Convert raw code tags into safe escaped HTML entities, or decode escaped entities back to original code tags.
What are HTML Character Entities?
Escaping Reserved Characters
In HTML, characters like < and > are reserved because they denote start and end delimiters of tag elements. If you paste raw HTML codes inside a web page block, browser engines try to parse them rather than displaying the raw characters. Character entities (e.g. < for <, > for >, and & for &) allow programmers to safely display raw code blocks.
Browser-Side Security
Our conversion scripts execute directly in your browser's execution threads. Characters are encoded by converting each character index to entity arrays or numeric decimal character references, keeping text payloads completely private.
How to Use HTML Entity Coder
Input Content
Paste text containing special symbols, quotes, or HTML markup into the editor.
Select Operation
Choose 'Encode' to escape special characters or 'Decode' to unescape entities.
Select Entity Mode
Toggle Named entities (`©`, `<`) or Decimal/Hexadecimal numeric entities (`©`).
Copy Escaped Output
Copy converted text to clipboard safely for web app integration.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Named & numeric (decimal/hex) entity conversion
- Bi-directional HTML escaping and unescaping
- XSS security prevention formatting
- One-click copy to clipboard
- 100% private client-side processing
100% Client-Side Privacy: All operations occur locally in your web browser memory using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files, text payloads, and images are never uploaded to external servers or stored in cloud databases.
Frequently Asked Questions
View All Platform FAQsWhy do special characters need to be encoded in HTML?
Encoding characters like `<` into `<` prevents the browser from interpreting user input as active HTML tags, protecting against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
Is this conversion safe for server templates?
Yes. Converting input to standard HTML entities ensures safe rendering inside HTML templates, React components, and Vue templates.
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