HTML Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode HTML special characters and named entities.

How to Use HTML Encoder / Decoder

1
Paste text or HTML entities
2
Click Encode or Decode
3
Copy the result

Key Features

Named entity support (& etc.)
Numeric entity support (&)
Handles all special characters

Tips & Tricks

Always encode user input before displaying in HTML to prevent XSS
Common entities: < > & "

Frequently Asked Questions

Encoding prevents browsers from interpreting special characters as HTML tags, which is crucial for security (prevents XSS attacks) and correct display.