HTML encode and decode entities
FavoriteHTML encode turns < and & into safe entities so markup does not break. Decode entities back to plain text free in your browser. No sign-up needed.
Encode special characters for HTML, or turn entities back into text. Runs in your browser.
How it works
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Enter your data
Text, a link, or settings — right on this page.
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Instant result
Everything runs on your device. We do not get a copy.
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HTML encode and decode entities safely
HTML encode replaces risky characters with entities so a pasted string cannot open a tag or comment by accident. Decode when you need the plain characters back.
Use html encode for CMS fields, email HTML, and teaching how escaping works. Switch to decode when a feed or log shows < and & instead of real symbols.
This html encode tool runs locally in your browser, so draft markup and sample payloads never leave your machine.
Good for
- CMS fields
- Email HTML
- Escaping demos
- Feed cleanup
Tips
- Encode before pasting into HTML
- Decode to read messy feeds
- Watch & and < first
- Copy the full string
Common questions
What does html encode do?
It turns special characters like <, >, and & into entities so they show as text instead of breaking HTML.
When should I html encode user text?
When you put untrusted text into HTML fields, email templates, or CMS snippets and must keep the markup intact.
Can I html encode and decode on one page?
Yes. Encode plain text into entities, or decode entities back to readable characters.
Is this html encode tool free?
Yes. No account and no daily limit. Everything runs in your browser.
Does html encode upload my snippet?
No. Encode and decode stay on your device. We do not store the text.