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Html Entities

html • entities • encode • decode

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About this tool

Convert characters to HTML entities and back for safe rendering in web pages, email templates, and XML-like documents.

Your input is processed in the browser. We do not upload tool payloads to our servers.

Common use cases

  • Escape user input before displaying in HTML.
  • Decode entities copied from web pages into plain text.
  • Prepare snippets for documentation that must show literal angle brackets.

Examples

Escape angle brackets

<script> becomes &lt;script&gt; when encoded for HTML context.

FAQ

When should I use entities vs escaping in code?
Prefer framework auto-escaping in apps. This tool helps for static HTML, emails, or quick checks.