How to Use the HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder

When displaying code snippets on a webpage, special characters like <, >, and & can confuse web browsers, causing them to execute the text as actual code rather than displaying it. Our free HTML Entity Converter translates these dangerous characters into "safe" browser-readable entities (like < or &) instantly.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

• Step 1: Paste Your Code. Click inside the top text box and paste the text or HTML code you need to convert.
• Step 2: Choose Your Action.
  • Click Encode Entities (Blue Button) to sanitize standard text so it can be safely displayed on a webpage without breaking your layout.
  • Click Decode Entities (Green Button) to translate a block of HTML entities back into readable, standard text formatting.
• Step 3: Copy Your Output. Your processed text will appear in the bottom box. Click "Copy Result" to save it to your clipboard for use in your CMS or code editor.

🔒 Privacy Disclaimer

This tool operates entirely on client-side JavaScript. Your code snippets and text are processed locally within your web browser. We do not transmit, track, or save any of your data to our servers.