Convert characters to HTML entities to prevent rendering bugs, and decode them.
How to Use HTML Encoder/Decoder
Paste raw text with special characters (like `<`, `>`, `&`) into the "Encode" box to convert them into safe HTML entities.
Paste entity-encoded text (like `&lt;`) into the "Decode" box to get the original characters back.
Copy the converted result for use in your markup or documentation.
Key Features & Practical Use Cases
Converting unsafe characters into secure HTML entities to prevent XSS injection attacks.
Decoding scraped HTML entities back into standard text for data processing.
Escaping code blocks safely so they render visually on web pages without executing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need to encode HTML entities?
It lets you display code snippets or special characters (like `<div>`) as visible text on a web page instead of having the browser try to render them as actual HTML.
Does this replace a proper sanitization library for user input?
No - for sanitizing untrusted user input in a real application, use a dedicated library (like DOMPurify); this tool is for quick manual encode/decode tasks.
Does it handle named entities like ` ` as well as numeric ones?
Yes, both common named entities and numeric character references are decoded correctly.
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