About HTML Encoder/Decoder
This is a free online tool to encode special characters to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to text. All processing happens in your browser - your data is never sent to any server.
100% Private
Your data is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Fast & Reliable
Instant encoding and decoding with no network delays. Works offline once loaded.
Free to Use
Completely free with no registration required. Use it as many times as you need.
Simple Interface
Clean, straightforward design focused on getting your work done quickly.
How to Use
- To Encode: Enter plain text or HTML in the Input field and click "Encode HTML"
- To Decode: Enter HTML entities in the Input field and click "Decode HTML"
- Click "Copy Output" to copy the result to clipboard
- Click "Clear" to reset both fields
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl+Enter - Encode HTML
- Ctrl+Shift+Enter - Decode HTML
What are HTML Entities?
HTML entities are used to represent special characters in HTML. Some characters are reserved in HTML and must be replaced with character entities to be displayed correctly in a web browser.
Common HTML Entities
- < (less than) - Encoded as
<
- > (greater than) - Encoded as
>
- & (ampersand) - Encoded as
&
- " (double quote) - Encoded as
"
- ' (apostrophe) - Encoded as
'
- © (copyright) - Encoded as
©
- ® (registered) - Encoded as
®
Common Use Cases
- Displaying code: Show HTML/XML code snippets in web pages
- Security: Prevent XSS attacks by escaping user input
- Special characters: Display symbols and special characters correctly
- Data storage: Safely store HTML content in databases
- Email templates: Ensure proper rendering in email clients
Privacy & Security
This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data is never transmitted to any server. All encoding and decoding operations are performed locally on your computer.