HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder
Encode special HTML characters into entities or decode entities back to plain text.
About HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
Encode HTML special characters (&, <, >, ", ') to entities and decode them back. Prevents XSS and renders correctly in browsers. This page is part of UtilsNest's Developer Tools, so you can move between related workflows without leaving the browser.
How to use it
- Enter or adjust the values, text, or file input needed for HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder.
- Review the generated result instantly and compare outputs until the result fits your use case.
- Copy, download, or continue to a related developer tools workflow if you need the next step.
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Open Developer ToolsFrequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to encode HTML entities?
Raw < and > characters break HTML structure. & breaks entity references. Encoding prevents layout corruption and XSS injection attacks.
What does & mean in HTML?
& is the HTML entity for the ampersand character &. Browsers render it as & without starting a malformed entity.