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HTML Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode HTML entities for safe display and transmission

Encode Mode
Decode Mode

HTML to Encode

Enter HTML content that needs to be encoded for safe display

Encoded HTML

HTML-safe encoded result ready for display

HTML Entity Basics

What are HTML Entities?

HTML entities are special codes used to display reserved characters in HTML. They start with an ampersand (&) and end with a semicolon (;).

Why Use HTML Encoding?

  • • Prevent XSS attacks
  • • Display reserved HTML characters
  • • Ensure proper HTML parsing
  • • Safe data display in web pages

Common HTML Entities

CharEntityDescription
<&lt;Less than
>&gt;Greater than
&&amp;Ampersand
"&quot;Quote
'&#x27;Apostrophe
/&#x2F;Forward slash
space&nbsp;Non-breaking

Common Use Cases

🔒 Security

  • • XSS attack prevention
  • • User input sanitization
  • • Safe content display
  • • Code injection protection

💻 Development

  • • Template rendering
  • • Dynamic content generation
  • • Form data processing
  • • API response formatting

📝 Content

  • • Blog post publishing
  • • Comment system integration
  • • Code snippet display
  • • Email template creation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HTML encoding?
HTML encoding converts special characters into HTML entities (like & to &amp;) to ensure they display correctly in web browsers and don't interfere with HTML markup.
When should I encode HTML?
Encode HTML when displaying user input on web pages, storing HTML in databases, or when you need to show HTML code as text rather than rendering it.
What characters need HTML encoding?
Common characters that need encoding include < (&lt;), > (&gt;), & (&amp;), " (&quot;), and ' (&#39;).
Is HTML encoding the same as URL encoding?
No, HTML encoding is for HTML entities while URL encoding is for web addresses. They use different character conversion methods.

How to use HTML Encoder/Decoder

Follow these simple steps to get started with the HTML Encoder/Decoder tool

  1. 1

    Paste your HTML or text content in the input area

  2. 2

    Click 'Encode' to convert special characters to HTML entities

  3. 3

    Click 'Decode' to convert HTML entities back to readable characters

  4. 4

    Copy the result using the copy button

  5. 5

    Use the clear button to reset both input and output fields