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 &lt; and & is displayed using &amp;.

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.