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HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Encode HTML special characters or decode entities.

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  1. 01

    Add your input

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  2. 02

    Make it yours

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  3. 03

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What this tool does

Encode HTML special characters or decode entities. Use it to inspect or transform snippets before using them in your project. Input is processed locally; generated code should be reviewed before execution.

How to use it

Enter your input or choose Try example. Set the labeled options, run the tool, then inspect, copy or download the result.

Example

<div>Hello & welcome</div>

With the default options, this example produces:
<div>Hello & welcome</div>

What should I check before using the result?

Check the options, encoding and output format. This tool applies the transformation described above and does not validate business requirements.

Where is my input processed?

The bundled tool code processes input in your browser. It does not send or save your input. Extensions and other site plugins may have separate behavior.

Encode HTML special characters or decode entities online

Inspect literal HTML characters or escaped entity text. HTML entity decoding differs from URL decoding and JSON string unescaping.

How to use it

Enter the source input or select Try example. Review Action. Select Run tool and inspect the result before copying or downloading.

Options and example settings

OptionChoices / valueExample default
Actionencode; decodeencode

Worked examples

Inspect literal HTML characters or escaped entity text.

Worked example — HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Settings: Action: encode

Input:

<div>Hello & welcome</div>

Output:

<div>Hello & welcome</div>

Limitations and common mistakes

  • HTML entity decoding differs from URL decoding and JSON string unescaping.

Frequently asked questions

How can I encode HTML special characters or decode entities online?

Enter the source input or select Try example. Review Action. Select Run tool and inspect the result before copying or downloading.

Where is my input processed?

The bundled tool processes input in your browser. It does not upload tool input to a conversion service. Other site plugins, analytics, advertising and browser extensions may have separate behavior.

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