HTML Entity Encode and Decode

Easily encode special characters into HTML entities or decode them back to plain text. Free online developer tool.

Plain HTML Input:

Encoded Output:

What are HTML Entities?

Certain characters like `<` and `>` have special meanings in HTML. If you want a browser to display them as text instead of treating them as tags, you must convert them into HTML entities (e.g., `<` and `>`). This tool safely encodes your strings to prevent XSS and formatting errors.