Why do I need to encode HTML entities?

HTML entities prevent browsers from interpreting special characters as HTML markup. This is essential for security (preventing XSS) and correct display of content.

What is the difference between named and numeric entities?

Named entities use readable names like & for &. Numeric entities use Unicode code points like &. Numeric entities work for any Unicode character.

Which characters should be encoded?

At minimum, encode , &, " and '. These characters have special meaning in HTML and can cause rendering issues or security vulnerabilities.

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HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Q: What is the difference between named and numeric entities?

Named entities use readable names like &amp; for &. Numeric entities use Unicode code points like &#38;. Numeric entities work for any Unicode character.

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode HTML entities back to text.

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Common Entities Reference

Character	Named Entities	Numeric Entities
&
<
>
"
'
©
®
™
€
¥

How to Use HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Choose mode-Select Encode to convert characters to HTML entities, or Decode to convert entities back to characters.
Enter text-Type or paste your text in the input area.
Choose entity type-When encoding, select Named Entities (&amp;) or Numeric Entities (&).
Copy result-The output updates automatically. Click Copy to copy the result.

About HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

HTML Entity Encoder converts special characters like <, >, &, and quotes into their HTML entity equivalents, preventing XSS attacks and rendering issues.

The decoder reverses this process, converting HTML entities back to their original characters for editing or processing.

Supports both named entities (like &amp;) and numeric entities (like &#38;). All processing is done locally in your browser.

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