✓ Runs locally in your browser

HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Encode HTML-sensitive characters or decode named and numeric entities.

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About this tool

What is HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder?

HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder escapes markup-sensitive characters or converts entities back to readable text.

Three simple steps

How to use HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

  1. 01

    Paste plain text or entity-encoded HTML text.

  2. 02

    Choose whether to encode or decode the content.

  3. 03

    Review and copy the converted characters.

Common questions

HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder FAQ

Is entity encoding the same as sanitizing HTML?

No. Encoding text is useful for display, while untrusted HTML needs a dedicated sanitizer and a safe rendering policy.

Is HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder private to use?

Yes. Encoding, decoding and generation happen locally in your browser; Toolnera does not receive the input.