HTML Encode / Decode

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Convert special HTML characters like <, >, &, ", and ' to their HTML entity equivalents (&lt;, &gt;, &amp;, &quot;, &#39;) and decode HTML entities back to readable text. Essential for preventing XSS vulnerabilities, displaying code in HTML, working with web scraping output, and sanitizing user input for display. All processing is done in your browser.

HTML Encode / Decode

Encode special HTML characters (< > & ") to prevent XSS injection, or decode HTML entities back to text.

How to Use HTML Encode / Decode

  1. 1Enter text with special characters
  2. 2Click Encode to convert to HTML entities
  3. 3Click Decode to reverse HTML entities to text
  4. 4Copy the result for use in HTML

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HTML Encode / Decode runs entirely in your browser. Your files and data are never uploaded to any server, never stored, and never shared. Everything happens locally on your device using secure browser APIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why encode HTML?

Encoding HTML characters prevents XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks when displaying user-supplied content in a web page. It also allows you to display < and > as visible text.

Why Use This Tool?

Files never leave your device
No upload to any server
Instant processing in browser
100% free, no account needed

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