HTML Encoder/Decoder

Working with HTML often means dealing with special characters like <, >, &, and quotes that might break your code or display incorrectly in browsers. That's where an HTML Encoder comes in. It converts these characters into a readable, browser-safe format using entities like < and ". Our tool lets you quickly switch between encoded and decoded formats to match your use case.

The encoder is especially useful when you're embedding code within a CMS, writing tutorials, or handling user-generated content. Since browsers parse HTML tags, symbols like angle brackets can misfire and render improperly. Encoding these ensures your content stays exactly as intended — safe, clean, and readable.

Why HTML Encoding Matters

• Security: Prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) by sanitizing input.
• Formatting: Maintain code structure in HTML documents.
• Compatibility: Display HTML snippets correctly in blogs, emails, or websites.

When to Use HTML Encoding

• Embedding user comments with special characters
• Inserting HTML/CSS/JS code into blog posts
• Displaying text-based source code on documentation pages

This tool simplifies the process. You paste your text, select whether you want to encode or decode, and click convert. Instantly, you get a safe version of your content — no manual replacement or regex required.

Features of This Tool

• Instant Convert: Real-time conversion without delays.
• Bidirectional: Encode to or decode from HTML easily.
• Simple UI: User-friendly layout for beginners and developers alike.
• Browser-based: No downloads or installations.

Supported Entities

• & to &
• < to <
• > to >
• " to "
• ' to '

Whether you're building web pages, managing a static site, or debugging browser output, this tool helps you take control of HTML content.

For developers working with dynamic content, pair this tool with our Base64 Encoder or URL Encoder to ensure data is safely formatted at every step.

What does "Encode to HTML" mean?

"Encode to HTML" converts special characters (like <, >, &, ") into their HTML entity equivalents (e.g., &lt;, &gt;, &amp;, &quot;). This is essential for showing code snippets without breaking HTML rendering.

What does "Decode from HTML" do?

"Decode from HTML" reverses the process by converting entities (like &lt;) back to normal characters (<). Use it to clean up HTML-encoded text.

Why should I use an HTML encoder/decoder?

It helps in safely displaying code in web pages, preventing HTML injection issues, and preserving special symbols when copying/pasting between editors or CMS tools.

Can this tool handle quotation marks and apostrophes?

Yes. It encodes double quotes (") to " and single quotes (') to ', ensuring safe handling in HTML attributes or JSON contexts.

Is this tool mobile-friendly?

Absolutely. The HTML Encoder/Decoder works smoothly on desktops, tablets, and phones—no installation needed, just open it in your browser.