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HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder

Encode special characters as HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to characters. Supports named and numeric entities.

How to Use HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder

The HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder is a free online tool for converting special characters to HTML entities and back. Characters like <, >, &, and quotes have special meaning in HTML and must be encoded as entities (e.g., &lt; &gt; &amp;) to display correctly on web pages. This tool supports both named entities and numeric entities. Use it to safely embed user content in HTML, prevent XSS vulnerabilities by encoding output, decode HTML source code to read the original text, or prepare content for HTML emails. Essential for web developers, content managers, and security professionals.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Paste the text containing special characters or HTML entities
  2. Select encode (characters to entities) or decode (entities to characters)
  3. View the converted output instantly
  4. Copy the result for use in your HTML code or content

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