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HTML Encoder / Decoder

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to plain text. Prevent XSS and display HTML code safely in web pages.

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How to Use HTML Encoder / Decoder

  1. 1

    Enter your text or HTML

    Paste your HTML string or plain text with special characters into the input area.

  2. 2

    Choose Encode or Decode

    Select "Encode" to convert characters like <, >, &, and " to HTML entities, or "Decode" to reverse the process.

  3. 3

    Copy and use

    Copy the output for safe rendering in HTML templates, blog posts, or code documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I encode HTML characters?
HTML encoding prevents Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by converting characters that have special meaning in HTML (<, >, &, ") into safe entity equivalents. It also allows you to display literal HTML code as text in a web page.
What is the HTML entity for a space?
A non-breaking space is represented as &nbsp;. A regular space does not need encoding in most contexts, but &ensp; and &emsp; provide wider spacing options.
Does it handle numeric character references?
Yes. Both named entities (like &amp;) and numeric references (like &#38; or &#x26;) are supported for decoding.

About HTML Encoder / Decoder

The HTML Encoder / Decoder is a critical security and content utility for web developers. Encoding user-generated content before inserting it into HTML prevents XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerabilities, one of the most common web security issues. It also lets you embed HTML code examples in tutorials and documentation without the browser interpreting the tags.

The decoder reverses the process, converting HTML entities like <, >, &, and " back to their literal character equivalents. This is useful when working with data extracted from HTML documents or when debugging escaped strings in API responses.

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