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HTML Encoder Decoder - Encode and Decode HTML Entities Online
Use this free HTML encoder decoder to encode HTML special characters into entities and decode HTML entities back into readable text instantly.
What this tool does
Encode HTML special characters into safe entities such as <,>, and&.
Decode HTML entities back into readable text or HTML when you need to inspect escaped content.
This is useful for developers, CMS editors, documentation, debugging, and displaying raw HTML safely.
Usage guide
HTML entity encoding examples and safe usage
HTML encoding changes characters such as angle brackets, ampersands, and quotes into entities so they can be displayed safely as text instead of being interpreted as markup.
How to use HTML Encoder Decoder
- 1.Paste plain HTML or text into the input area.
- 2.Choose encode to convert special characters into HTML entities.
- 3.Choose decode to convert entities back into readable text.
- 4.Copy the result for use in documentation, CMS fields, code examples, or debugging.
Examples
- <div> becomes <div> when encoded.
- Tom & Jerry becomes Tom & Jerry when encoded.
- "Hello" decodes back to quotation marks around Hello.
Limitations and notes
- Encoding is useful for displaying code snippets on a webpage.
- Encoding does not replace full security review for user-generated HTML in production apps.
Why should I encode HTML?
Encoding prevents special characters from being interpreted as HTML markup when you want to show them as plain text.
Is this the same as URL encoding?
No. HTML encoding is for HTML entities, while URL encoding is for safe use inside URLs and query strings.
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How this HTML encoder decoder works
Paste plain HTML or text into the input box and click HTML Encode to convert special characters into safe HTML entities.
Paste encoded HTML entities into the input box and click HTML Decode to convert them back into readable text.
You can copy the converted result instantly for use in websites, CMS platforms, code, and documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTML encoding do?
HTML encoding converts special characters such as <, >, &, and quotes into HTML entities so they can be displayed safely without being interpreted as code.
Why would I decode HTML entities?
Decoding HTML entities helps you read escaped content in a normal human-readable format.
Is this tool useful for developers?
Yes. It is useful for developers, technical writers, CMS users, and anyone working with raw HTML or escaped text.
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