HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Encode and decode HTML entities with support for named and numeric formats

Free to use

Web & URL

Encode all characters

Plain Text

HTML Entities

Encoding HTML Entities

Converts special characters like <, >, & to entities
Supports named entities (©) and numeric entities (©)
Enable "Encode all characters" to convert every character
Useful for displaying HTML code on web pages

About HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

The HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder is a essential tool for web developers, content creators, and anyone working with HTML code. It quickly converts special characters into their HTML entity equivalents and vice versa, preventing display issues and ensuring proper rendering across all browsers and platforms.

This tool supports both named entities (like & for &) and numeric formats (decimal and hexadecimal), making it perfect for handling reserved characters, Unicode symbols, and international text. All processing happens locally in your browser with zero data transmission, ensuring complete privacy and instant results.

Local only

Privacy-safe

Instant

Browser-based

Named + Numeric

Dual format support

Zero latency

No uploads needed

How to use HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Paste or Type Your Content

Enter the HTML code or text containing entities you want to encode or decode into the input field.

Select Encoding Format

Choose between named entities, decimal numeric, or hexadecimal numeric format based on your needs.

Copy or Download Result

Copy the converted output to clipboard instantly or download as a file for use in your project.

Pro Tips

Use named entities for better code readability-& is clearer than & in source code.
When copying HTML into databases, encode it first to prevent parsing errors and injection vulnerabilities.
Hexadecimal entities (&#x...) are useful for rare Unicode characters that do not have named entity equivalents.
Always preview decoded HTML in a browser to verify special characters render correctly before deploying to production.