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HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder

Use an HTML entity encoder/decoder to convert text between raw characters and HTML entity strings for templates, markup, CMS content, and debugging.

Entity source

Encode raw text for HTML output or decode entity strings back into readable text.

Converted output

Review the converted text and copy the exact output you need for templates, content, or debugging.

Mode
Encode
Input
56 chars
Output
82 chars
Output

Common entities

  • & = Ampersand
  • < = Less than
  • > = Greater than
  • " = Quotation mark
  • ' = Apostrophe
  •   = Non-breaking space

Why use an HTML entity encoder decoder

An HTML entity encoder decoder helps when snippets, CMS content, and copied markup need to be converted between raw characters and safe HTML entities.

That makes the page useful for editors, developers, and migration work where encoded characters need to be checked quickly in the browser.

Encode reserved characters or decode entity strings

Use encoding when special characters such as ampersands, angle brackets, and quotes need to be stored or displayed safely in HTML contexts.

Use decoding when entity strings need to become readable text again during debugging, copy cleanup, or content migrations.

Common HTML escaping workflows

Use this page as an HTML escape tool when you need to clean template snippets, transform pasted content, or verify that entity strings render the way you expect.

It is also helpful when comparing named entities, numeric entities, and decoded output so you can quickly confirm the exact markup-safe text you need.

FAQ

What does this HTML entity encoder decoder do?

It converts raw characters into HTML entities and decodes HTML entities back into readable text.

Can it decode numeric entities too?

Yes. The decoder supports common named entities and numeric entities such as decimal and hexadecimal code points.

Is it useful for CMS or template debugging?

Yes. It is useful when content was escaped for HTML output and you need to inspect or clean the underlying text.

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