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HTML Entity Encoder

Encode reserved HTML characters into entities or decode entities back to readable text with a live browser-only preview, copy controls, and text download.

🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.

HTML character tools

Encode or decode text

&

&

<

&lt;

>

&gt;

"

&quot;

How it works

  1. Paste HTML or text into the input panel.
  2. Choose Encode to escape markup or Decode to restore readable characters.
  3. Copy or download the converted result.

FAQ

Why encode HTML entities?

Encoding reserved characters lets you display markup or special characters as text instead of having a browser interpret them as HTML.

What characters are encoded?

The encoder handles ampersands, angle brackets, double quotes, and apostrophes—the characters most commonly reserved in HTML.

Does this tool send text anywhere?

No. Encoding and decoding happen locally in your browser.

How we compare

FeatureOnline Tool StoreManual replacementsCode editor extension
Live encode/decodeYesNoVaries
Copy and downloadBothManualUsually copy only
Local browser processingYesYesVaries

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