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How to encode or decode HTML entities
- Paste text, HTML markup, or existing encoded entities into the input box.
- Click Encode to turn characters such as
<,>,&, and quotes into entities. - Click Decode to convert entities such as
&or<back to readable text. - Copy the result into documentation, examples, CMS content, comments, or templates.
When HTML entity encoding helps
Entity encoding is useful when you want to show HTML code as text instead of letting the browser interpret it as markup. It helps with tutorials, README files, code samples, blog posts, support tickets, and CMS fields where raw brackets or ampersands can break formatting.
This tool focuses on everyday characters that commonly need escaping in HTML examples: ampersands, angle brackets, single quotes, and double quotes. After encoding, review the surrounding context because JavaScript strings, JSON, XML, Markdown, and URL parameters each have their own escaping rules.
Common entity examples
<becomes<>becomes>&becomes&"becomes"'represents a single quote.
FAQ
Is this HTML entity encoder private?
Yes. Encoding and decoding run locally in your browser.
What characters does it encode?
It encodes ampersands, angle brackets, single quotes, and double quotes, which are the most common characters for HTML snippets.
Can I decode existing HTML entities?
Yes. Paste encoded text and choose Decode to turn entities back into readable characters.
Is this the same as URL encoding?
No. HTML entities are for markup and displayed text. URL encoding is for query strings and web addresses.