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HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

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

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How to use

  1. 1Paste your text or HTML snippet into the input box.
  2. 2Choose Encode to convert characters like <, >, &, and " into their HTML entity forms.
  3. 3Choose Decode to convert entities like &amp;, &lt;, and &apos; back to plain characters.
  4. 4Copy the result directly to your clipboard using the Copy button.

Why Use This Tool?

HTML entities are essential for safely displaying special characters in web pages, preventing XSS issues, and formatting content for CMS platforms. This tool handles encoding and decoding instantly — no manual lookup tables or guesswork required.

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