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HTML Encoder

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Encode special characters to HTML entities for safe web display.

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What HTML Encoder does

Html Encoder converts special characters like <, >, &, and quotes into their HTML entity equivalents so text displays safely when embedded in a web page, and decodes entities back into their original characters. It's free and runs entirely in your browser — useful whenever raw text needs to sit safely inside HTML markup.

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How to use HTML Encoder

  1. Paste raw text, or text containing HTML entities
  2. Choose Encode or Decode
  3. View the converted output instantly
  4. Copy it into your HTML or template

Who should use it

Made for writers and students. Typical uses:

  • Escaping user-submitted text before inserting it into an HTML template to avoid broken markup
  • Decoding HTML entities like &amp; or &#39; copied from a page's source
  • Preparing a code snippet with angle brackets so it displays correctly inside a <pre> block

Frequently asked questions

Which characters does it encode?
The core HTML-unsafe characters — <, >, &, and single/double quotes — plus other special characters if you choose full entity encoding.
Is it free to use?
Yes, completely free.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No, encoding and decoding both happen locally in your browser.
Does this fully prevent XSS on its own?
It helps by neutralizing unsafe characters, but it isn't a complete sanitizer — always validate and sanitize on the server for user-submitted content too.
Can it decode numeric entities like &#39;?
Yes, both named entities (like &amp;) and numeric entities decode back to their original characters.

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