HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities and special characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities?▼
HTML entities are codes used to display reserved or special characters in HTML. For example, < is displayed using < and & is displayed using &.
When should I encode HTML entities?▼
Encode when displaying user-generated content in HTML to prevent XSS attacks, or when you need to show characters that have special meaning in HTML like <, >, &, and quotes.