DevTools / Encoders
HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Convert special characters to HTML entities, or decode entities back to plain text — done locally in your browser.
Runs entirely in your browser · No data uploaded
What is HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder?
HTML entities represent characters that have special meaning in HTML (like <, >, &, and quotes) or that aren't easily typed. Encoding these characters prevents them from being misinterpreted as HTML markup, which is essential for safely displaying user-generated content and avoiding XSS vulnerabilities.
FAQ
Why do I need to encode HTML entities?
Characters like < and > have special meaning in HTML. If you display raw user input without encoding it, a browser might interpret it as markup or a malicious script instead of plain text.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Encoding and decoding happen entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.