HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Escape reserved HTML characters or decode entity text while preparing docs, templates, snippets, and display-safe examples.
An HTML entity encoder replaces reserved characters like <, >, and & with display-safe entity text.
An HTML entity decoder converts named or numeric entities back into readable characters.
Use text snippets
Paste snippets you want to display in docs, tutorials, comments, or templates.
Do not rely on it as sanitization
Entity encoding helps display text, but unsafe HTML still needs a proper sanitizer in production.
Example
Encode a short HTML snippet before placing it inside documentation or a tutorial.
Assumption
Input is treated as text for conversion, not as trusted rendered markup.
Limitation
This tool helps with escaping text, but it is not a complete sanitizer for unsafe HTML.
Documentation
Escape HTML snippets before placing them inside tutorials or examples.
Template cleanup
Decode entity-heavy strings copied from templates, CMS fields, or exports.
Safe examples
Show tags and attributes as readable text in posts, comments, or help docs.
Debugging
Inspect encoded output from logs, emails, or rendered page source.
Is this the same as sanitizing HTML?
No. Entity encoding is useful for display-safe text, but sanitization is a broader security process.
Can it decode named entities?
Yes. Browser decoding handles common named and numeric entities.
Does it run without a backend?
Yes. Conversion happens in your browser.
Can I copy the result?
Yes. The result panel includes a copy button.
Suggested workflow
Snippet publishing path
Escape HTML snippets, preview Markdown docs, and encode links or query values when preparing examples.