HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder
Last updated: June 1, 2026Encode and decode HTML entities.
HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder is a free online tool to encode and decode HTML entities. It runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and it works on any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
How to use HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder
The HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder converts special characters to HTML entities and back, so your markup renders safely and exactly as intended. It encodes &, <, >, quotes and more. Free and runs entirely in your browser.
- 1Choose Encode or Decode.
- 2Paste your HTML or text.
- 3Copy the result.
Safe markup
Escape characters that would otherwise break or inject into HTML.
Both directions
Encode entities or decode them back to characters.
Free & private
Runs on your device with no sign-up.
HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder — frequently asked questions
What are HTML entities?
Codes like & < and > that represent reserved characters so browsers display them as text instead of interpreting them as markup.
When should I encode entities?
When you want to show literal < > & or quotes in a page, or to safely include user text in HTML.
Does it handle named and numeric entities?
Encoding produces standard entities; decoding resolves both named (&) and numeric (') entities.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free.
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