HTML Encoder/Decoder
Securely encode special characters into HTML entities or decode them back to plain text. Avoid XSS and layout breaking.
How to Use HTML Encoder/Decoder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HTML encoding?
HTML encoding converts special characters like < > & and " into HTML entities like < > & and " so they display correctly in web pages.
Why do I need to encode HTML?
Without encoding, special characters can break HTML structure or create security vulnerabilities like XSS attacks when displaying user input on web pages.
What is the difference between encoding and escaping?
They refer to the same concept in HTML. Encoding or escaping converts characters to their safe entity equivalents so browsers render them as text not markup.
Can I decode multiple entities at once?
Yes. Paste any amount of encoded HTML and all entities are decoded in one pass.
Is this the same as URL encoding?
No. HTML encoding converts characters to HTML entities like & while URL encoding converts them to percent codes like %26. Use our URL Encoder for URL encoding.