What does HTML encoding do?
It converts special characters like <, >, and & into HTML entities so text can be displayed safely in markup.
HTML Encode / Decode
Escape special characters to HTML entities, or unescape entities back to readable text.
What This HTML Encoder Helps With
Use this tool to safely render raw text in HTML without breaking tags or attributes. It is useful when displaying user-generated content in templates or docs.
- Escape reserved characters before inserting text into HTML snippets.
- Decode entities to review stored or copied escaped content.
- Quickly move between safe output and human-readable text.
Related tools: URL Encoder, Text Escape, and XML Formatter.
HTML Encoder FAQ
When should I decode HTML entities?
Decode when you want to inspect or edit escaped content from CMS fields, templates, or API payloads.
Does this tool send my content anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser and no input is uploaded.