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HTML Entity Encoder

Encode and decode HTML entities. Free, private, and local-first.

Use HTML Entity Encoder

Encode and decode HTML entities in your browser.

Encode HTML-sensitive characters or decode HTML entities locally.

Quick answer

HTML Entity Encoder is a free online tool that helps you encode and decode HTML entities. It runs in your browser, so you can work with development data, text, files, or generated output without creating an account.

About HTML Entity Encoder

HTML Entity Encoder helps you encode and decode HTML entities. It is designed for focused local-first workflows where you need a quick result without creating an account or sending your input to a server.

Common uses include escaping user input for safe html display, encoding html for inclusion in documentation, preventing xss in user-generated content.

Use the examples, usage notes, FAQ, and related tools below when you need to compare formats, build sample data, validate inputs, or move into the next step of the same workflow.

What this tool does

Encode special characters to HTML entities
Decode HTML entities back to characters
Support named and numeric entities
Handle full HTML snippets

How to use HTML Entity Encoder

  1. 1

    Paste text or HTML with special characters.

  2. 2

    Click Encode to convert to HTML entities.

  3. 3

    Click Decode to convert entities back to characters.

  4. 4

    Copy the result for use in your HTML.

Examples

Text

<div class="test">Hello & goodbye</div>

Encoded

&lt;div class=&quot;test&quot;&gt;Hello &amp; goodbye&lt;/div&gt;

Use cases

  • Escaping user input for safe HTML display
  • Encoding HTML for inclusion in documentation
  • Preventing XSS in user-generated content
  • Preparing HTML for email templates

Related workflow

After using HTML Entity Encoder, many workflows continue with related tools for validation, conversion, cleanup, mock data, or final export.

Privacy and usage notes

CodeVella tools are designed to run locally in your browser. Your input is not uploaded to a server, and no account is required.

Generated test data is intended for development, QA, demos, and safe internal workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Is my data uploaded?+

No. This tool is designed to run locally in your browser.

Do I need an account?+

No signup is required for CodeVella tools.

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