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HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Convert special characters to HTML entities and back. Encode characters like <, >, &, and quotes for safe HTML display, or decode HTML entities to readable text.

Quick Reference

How to Use HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

  1. 1Paste your text or HTML entities.
  2. 2Choose Encode or Decode mode.
  3. 3Copy the converted output.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are HTML entities?▾

Special codes representing characters in HTML. For example, &lt; represents <, &amp; represents &.

When should I encode HTML entities?▾

When displaying user content in HTML to prevent XSS attacks, or showing HTML code as text.

Does it support named and numeric entities?▾

Yes! Both named (&amp;) and numeric (&#38;) entities including Unicode.

About HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Convert special characters to HTML entities and back. Encode characters like <, >, &, and quotes for safe HTML display, or decode HTML entities to readable text.

NexTool's HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder is completely free to use with no sign-up required. Your data is processed directly in your browser and never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and instant results.

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