HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Encode text into HTML entities or decode entities back into plain characters. When you want to display code, angle brackets or ampersands on a web page, they must be escaped as entities like <, > and & so the browser renders them as text instead of interpreting them as tags. This tool escapes the characters that matter for safe display and correctly reverses named and numeric entities when decoding. It is handy for writing documentation, embedding examples in blog posts and sanitizing snippets for output. Choose encode or decode, paste your input, and copy the result. Everything is processed in your browser, so your content stays private and is never sent to a server.
How to use HTML Entity Encode / Decode
- Paste text with special characters to encode.
- Read the entity-safe output.
- To reverse, paste entities and choose decode.
- Copy the result.
Frequently asked questions
Which characters get encoded to entities?
Characters that are meaningful in HTML, such as less-than, greater-than, ampersand and quotes, are converted to entities like <, >, & and " so they display literally.
Why would I encode HTML entities?
Encoding stops the browser from interpreting characters as markup, which lets you show code samples or user text on a page without breaking it.
Can it decode entities back to characters?
Yes. Paste text containing entities and switch to decode to get the raw characters back.
What is HTML Entity Encode / Decode?
Encode text into HTML entities or decode entities back into plain characters. When you want to display code, angle brackets or ampersands on a web page, they must be escaped as entities like <, > and & so the browser renders them as text instead of interpreting them as tags.
Is HTML Entity Encode / Decode free to use?
Yes. HTML Entity Encode / Decode is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.
Does HTML Entity Encode / Decode work in a web browser?
Yes. HTML Entity Encode / Decode runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.
Is my data private with HTML Entity Encode / Decode?
Yes. HTML Entity Encode / Decode runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.
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