HTML Entity Encoder
Encode and decode HTML entities like & < > and more. Free online tool with named and numeric entity support. No signup.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are HTML entities?
- HTML entities are special character codes that represent reserved characters like <, >, &, and quotes. They let you display these characters as text rather than having the browser interpret them as HTML syntax.
- When should I encode HTML entities?
- Encode entities whenever you insert user-provided or untrusted text into HTML to prevent XSS attacks, or when you want to display HTML source code as literal text on a page.
- Is this tool safe for sensitive data?
- Yes. All encoding and decoding runs entirely in your browser. No text is sent to any server, so your input stays private.