What are HTML entities?

HTML entities are code representations used to display reserved characters (like , &, ") in web browsers without breaking HTML parsing or creating security vulnerabilities.

What is the difference between Named, Decimal, and Hex HTML entities?

Named entities use character words (e.g. <), Decimal entities use ASCII numbers (e.g. <), and Hex entities use hexadecimal notation (e.g. <).

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HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder

Convert reserved characters (<, >, &, ") into safe HTML entities, or unescape encoded entities into plain text for web pages and templates.

Entity Format:

Input Text / Code:

Output Result

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Encoding special characters prevents XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerabilities and ensures that browser engines render literal characters instead of interpreting them as HTML tags.

Yes! All encoding and decoding run 100% locally in your browser memory using JavaScript.