HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Encode special characters to HTML entities and decode them back. Essential for safely displaying HTML content and preventing XSS attacks.
Features
- Encode Mode - Convert special characters to HTML entities
- Decode Mode - Convert HTML entities back to characters
- Full Encode Option - Encode all characters including letters
- Reference Table - Quick lookup for common entities
Common HTML Entities
| Character | Entity | Numeric |
|---|---|---|
| < | < | < |
| > | > | > |
| & | & | & |
| " | " | " |
| ' | ' | ' |
Use Cases
- Web Development - Display HTML code in pages
- Security - Prevent XSS injection attacks
- Email - Encode special characters in HTML emails
- Data Entry - Safely store user input
FAQ
Why encode HTML entities?
Encoding prevents browsers from interpreting special characters as HTML, improving security and display accuracy.
What gets encoded by default?
The basic special characters: < > & " ' ` = /