HTML Encoder/Decoder
Convert between HTML and encoded entities with ease
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How to Use
- Input: Paste or type your HTML content in the input area.
- Mode: Select "Encode" to convert HTML to entities or "Decode" to convert entities back to HTML.
- Process: Click the Process button to convert your content.
- Copy/Download: Use the Copy button to copy the result to clipboard or Download to save as a file.
- Clear: Start fresh by clearing both input and output areas.
Encoding Example:
Input: <div class="header">Hello & Welcome</div>
Output: <div class="header">Hello & Welcome</div>
Input: <div class="header">Hello & Welcome</div>
Output: <div class="header">Hello & Welcome</div>
Decoding Example:
Input: <span>This & That</span>
Output: <span>This & That</span>
Input: <span>This & That</span>
Output: <span>This & That</span>
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HTML encoding and when should I use it?
HTML encoding converts special characters to their corresponding HTML entities. This is useful when you want to display HTML code as text on a webpage without it being interpreted as actual HTML markup. For example, when showing code examples in tutorials or documentation.
What characters does this tool encode/decode?
This tool handles the following conversions:
Encoding:
& → &
< → <
> → >
" → "
' → '
Decoding:
The reverse of the above conversions.
Encoding:
& → &
< → <
> → >
" → "
' → '
Decoding:
The reverse of the above conversions.
Is my data secure with this tool?
Yes! All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your computer and is not sent to any server. This ensures complete privacy and security for your content.
Can I encode/decode large amounts of text?
While there's no strict limit, extremely large amounts of text may slow down processing in the browser. For best performance, we recommend processing documents in sections if they're particularly large (several megabytes).