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HTML Encoder

Encode or decode HTML special characters

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Output

&lt;p class=&quot;hello&quot;&gt;Hello &amp; welcome © 2026&lt;/p&gt;

About HTML Encoder

The HTML Entities tool encodes special characters into their HTML entity equivalents and decodes entities back to readable characters. It runs in your browser, is free, and stores no data. Vital for web developers who need to safely display special characters in HTML.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I encode or decode HTML entities?

Paste your text into the input field and click encode to convert special characters like angle brackets, ampersands, and quotes into their HTML entity equivalents. Click decode to reverse the process and get the original characters back.

Is my text sent to a server?

No, all encoding and decoding happens in your browser. Your text is never transmitted to any server or stored anywhere. The tool processes everything locally on your device.

Why do I need to encode HTML entities?

HTML entities prevent special characters from being interpreted as HTML code. For example, the less-than sign must be encoded as an entity to display correctly in a web page instead of being treated as the start of an HTML tag. This is also important for preventing XSS vulnerabilities.