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HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Convert characters to named (©), decimal (©), or hexadecimal (©) HTML entities, decode entity strings back into plain text, and browse an interactive entity cheat sheet.

Quick Answer & Summary

The HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder is a fast, accurate Developer utility designed to convert characters to named (©), decimal (©), or hexadecimal (©) html entities, decode entity strings back into plain text, and browse an interactive entity cheat sheet. entirely in your browser with zero server data storage.

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How to Use HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

1

Choose Encode or Decode mode

Select whether you want to escape special characters for HTML markup or decode encoded entities back to plain readable text.

2

Choose format & options

Pick between named entities, decimal, or hex codes, and specify whether to encode only special symbols or all non-ASCII characters.

3

Copy the result

Instantly copy the safe encoded HTML strings into your web project or templates.

Pro Tips
Always encode user inputs containing <, >, &, and quotes before rendering in HTML templates to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)

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Authoritative Standards & Citations

Calculations and algorithms on this page are implemented and verified in strict accordance with the following official technical specifications: