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HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Easily encode special characters into HTML entities to safely display code snippets, or decode HTML entities back to their original characters.

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Features of HTML Entity Converter

Easily encode special characters into HTML entities to safely display code snippets, or decode HTML entities back to their original characters.

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This tool converts the 5 most common reserved characters that require escaping in HTML: ampersand (&), less-than (<), greater-than (>), double quote ("), and single quote ('). Conversion happens instantly in real-time as you type or paste.

Frequently asked questions

Which characters are converted?

This tool specifically targets the 5 most common reserved characters that require escaping in HTML: &amp;, &lt;, &gt;, &quot;, and &#39;.

Is my input data sent to a server?

No. All conversion happens entirely within your browser (local environment). Your input data is never sent or saved to any external server.