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HTML Entity Encoder

Encode special characters to HTML entities or decode them back to text.

Common entities

Raw HTML / text

Output

Output appears here…

Encode converts special chars to HTML entities. Decode uses the browser's native HTML parser for accuracy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an HTML entity?

An HTML entity is a string beginning with & and ending with ; that represents a character (e.g. & for &, < for <). They are used to display reserved or special characters safely in HTML.

Does it support numeric entities?

Yes. The tool handles both named entities (e.g. ©) and numeric entities (e.g. ©).

Is my data sent to a server?

No. Encoding and decoding runs securely in your browser without uploading.

How to encode HTML entities online for free

Convert special characters to HTML entities or decode them back to text.

Paste your text — Enter the text containing special characters or HTML entities.
Choose mode — Select Encode (text → entities) or Decode (entities → text).
Copy result — Copy the encoded or decoded output.

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