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HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder - Online Escape Tool

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HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder

Escape or unescape HTML special characters instantly. Safe, private, and free for web developers.

Frequently Asked Questions

HTML entity encoding replaces special characters (like <, >, &) with their safe equivalent strings (&lt;, &gt;, &amp;). This prevents browsers from interpreting them as active markup.

Encoding prevents cross‑site scripting (XSS) and ensures that user‑generated content displays correctly without being executed as code. It's essential for embedding untrusted data into HTML pages.

The tool encodes the five main XML/HTML special characters: & → &amp;, < → &lt;, > → &gt;, " → &quot;, and ' → &#39;. Check "Extended" to convert all non‑ASCII characters to numeric entities.

Named entities like &lt; are easier to read, while numeric entities (&#60; for <, &#x3C; in hex) use code points. Both are valid and supported by all browsers.

Yes, the decoder correctly handles all standard HTML entities (named, decimal &#123;, and hex &#x3C;). Just paste your encoded string and press Decode.

Absolutely. This encoder/decoder runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No text is ever sent to any server, keeping your data private and secure.
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