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HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Convert special characters, symbols, and quotes to HTML entities (&, <, >, ") and decode entities back to readable text.
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HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Escape dangerous markup characters to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or restore entities to clean readable source text.
Key Features:
- Named entity and decimal entity support.
- Live two-way encoding/decoding.
- Instant one-click copy.
How to Use:
- Paste text or HTML snippet.
- Click 'Encode Entities' or 'Decode Entities'.
- Copy the resulting code.
Why Escape HTML Entities?
Encoding brackets (<, >) and ampersands (&) prevents browsers from executing user inputs as malicious script tags.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The HTML entity for '&' is '&'.