HTML Encoder & Decoder
Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to text
Instant
Secure
All Devices
Free
Input Text
Encoded Output
How to Use This Tool
- Enter values: Paste or type your text or HTML code into the input box.
- Choose Mode: Select "Encode" or "Decode" using the switch at the top.
- Click Process: Click the button to process your text.
- Get Results: The processed text will appear in the output box. One-click copy available.
Understanding Results
HTML entities are used to display reserved characters (which would otherwise be interpreted as HTML code) and invisible characters.
For example, if you want to display the less-than sign (<) on your webpage, you must write it as <.
Common Use Cases
- Displaying Code Snippets in tutorials
- Preventing XSS vulnerabilities
- Safe Data Storage in databases
- Email Template rendering
Frequently Asked Questions
HTML encoding is the process of converting characters that have special meaning in HTML into their corresponding HTML entities. This ensures the browser displays them as text rather than interpreting them as code.
You need to encode HTML to display special characters correctly on a webpage and to prevent security vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).