HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Safely convert special characters and symbols into HTML entities, and decode entities back to readable text.
🌐 Live HTML Execution Preview
Sandboxed Browser RenderingInteractive HTML Entity Cheat Sheet (Click any row to insert)
| Char | Name / Description | Named Entity | Decimal | Hexadecimal |
|---|
Why Escape HTML Entities?
HTML entities prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by escaping user input before rendering it in browser pages. Without escaping, characters like < and > can be interpreted as executable HTML tags or JavaScript <script> tags.
Frequently asked questions
What does HTML Entity Encoder do?
Encode and decode HTML entities. Escape special characters like <, >, &, quotes into named, decimal, or hex entities with an interactive cheat-sheet.
How do I use HTML Entity Encoder?
Open HTML Entity Encoder, enter or select the input requested by the tool, and use its controls to see the result.
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