HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Easily convert text to its HTML entity equivalent and back.
About the HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder
What are HTML Entities?
HTML entities are pieces of text ('strings') that begin with an ampersand (&) and end with a semicolon (;). They are frequently used to display reserved characters (which would otherwise be interpreted as HTML code), and invisible characters (like non-breaking spaces). You might see them as a name (e.g., ) or a number (e.g.,  ).
How to Use This Tool
To encode, paste your text into the input area and click 'Encode'. The tool will convert characters like <, >, &, and " into their corresponding HTML entities (<, >, &, "). To decode, paste the HTML entity code and click 'Decode' to revert it back to the original characters.
Key Features
This tool provides a simple interface for both encoding and decoding. It handles a comprehensive set of HTML entities, ensuring accurate conversion. This is crucial for web developers who need to sanitize user input to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks or display code snippets on a webpage without breaking the layout.
Why is Encoding/Decoding Important?
Encoding is vital for security and proper rendering of web content. By converting special characters into entities, you ensure that a browser displays them as text rather than interpreting them as code. Decoding is useful when you need to process or analyze content that contains HTML entities and want to see the original characters.