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HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder

Escape HTML-sensitive text and decode common or numeric entities.

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A quick start

How to use it

  1. Paste the text you want to escape or decode.
  2. Choose Encode or Decode.
  3. Copy the result as text.
Examples, details, and limitations
Before you go

Common questions

How do I use the html entity encoder & decoder?

Paste the text you want to escape or decode. Choose Encode or Decode. Copy the result as text.

What should I check before using the result?

Supports the common named entities shown in the guide and numeric references. It is not a sanitizer for untrusted HTML.

Is my input stored or uploaded?

No. Tool input stays in browser memory and is not sent to a server. Favorites and recent tool names are saved locally only. Reloading clears your input.

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