HTML entity encoder

Escape or decode HTML text characters. Free, simple, and right here in your browser.

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A useful little guide

How to use html entity encoder

Escape special characters for HTML text or decode common named and numeric character references into readable text.

  1. Enter a sample value, color, URL or structured input.
  2. Choose the required format or options and run the tool.
  3. Review the output and copy it into your own workflow.
A real use case

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Encode an ampersand and angle brackets before displaying a code example in a web page.

A detail to keep in mind

Escaping for HTML text is not a universal sanitizer for JavaScript, CSS, SQL or arbitrary attribute contexts.

Questions, answered.

Is html entity encoder free to use?

Yes. This tool is part of Nepocore’s free browser toolkit. There is no paid tier, file-download gate or application account required.

What should I check before using the result?

Escaping for HTML text is not a universal sanitizer for JavaScript, CSS, SQL or arbitrary attribute contexts.

Does this tool upload my files or text?

The tool processes its input in your browser. File contents and text are not sent to a processing server. See the privacy page for local storage and hosting details.

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