Free HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder — Encode Decode Online

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How to use

Choose Encode or Decode, enter text, click Convert.

Why use

Escape or unescape HTML entities for safe display.

Frequently asked questions

What are HTML entities?

Entities like & < > " let you display special characters in HTML without breaking the markup. Encoding converts characters to entities; decoding does the reverse.

When should I encode?

When you need to display user input or raw text inside HTML without it being interpreted as tags (e.g. showing code or formulas).

Is decoding safe?

Decoding turns entities back into characters. If the result is later inserted into HTML, ensure you’re not introducing XSS — context matters.