HTML Entity Encoder

Convert characters to HTML entities and back.

Escape special characters to HTML entities to prevent XSS and formatting issues.

Why This Tool Exists

If you paste `<script>` into a website, it might execute. To show it as text, you need `&lt;script&gt;`. This tool automates that escaping.
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I needed to display code snippets on my blog. Without escaping arrows, the browser tried to run the code.

Key Capabilities

Core features that make this tool powerful.

Encode/Decode

Preserve ASCII

How It Works

Understanding the processing logic.

Maps chars to named entities (&copy;) or hex entities (&#x).

Accuracy & Reliability

Standard HTML5 entity list.

Who Is This For?

Content Editors

CMS work.

Common Mysteries & Fixes

Over-escaping

Don't escape tags you want to render.

Real-World Scenarios

Security

Preventing XSS.

Why Choose PrivaQuickTools

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We do not store, view, or upload your files. All processing happens in your browser's memory. When you close the tab, all data is wiped from memory.

Good to Know

Large files depends on your device RAM. Processing massive video/PDFs may be slower on mobile devices.

Benefits

  • SafeProtects code.

When Not To Use

While we aim for perfection, browser-based tools have limits. This tool might not be the best fit for:

  • Extremely large files (e.g., video over 2GB)
  • Batch processing thousands of files at once
  • Workflows requiring server-side collaboration or cloud storage

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this tool.

To display HTML as text.