HTML Entity Encode & Decode
Escape HTML special characters or decode entities back to text.
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Encode text so it displays literally inside HTML (turning < into < and so on), or decode a string full of entities back into readable text. Handles named and numeric entities, entirely in your browser.
How to use the HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder
- Paste your text or entity-encoded HTML.
- Click Encode to escape special characters, or Decode to convert entities back.
- Copy the result.
Frequently asked questions
Which characters need escaping in HTML?
The five with special meaning: & (&), < (<), > (>), double quote (") and single quote ('). Escaping them prevents text from being parsed as markup — the basis of XSS prevention.
Does decoding handle numeric entities like €?
Yes — both named entities (€) and numeric forms (decimal € or hex €) decode correctly.