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How to Encode & Decode HTML

Step 1

Choose Mode & Input Text

Select encode or decode mode, then paste your HTML code or text. You can also use our HTML editor to prepare your code first.

Example: Encoding HTML

Input (before encoding):

<div class="example">Hello & Welcome</div>

Output (after encoding):

&lt;div class=&quot;example&quot;&gt;Hello &amp; Welcome&lt;/div&gt;

Step 2

View Results

The tool instantly encodes or decodes HTML entities as you type. You can then validate the output using our HTML validator.

Common HTML Entities

< → <

> → >

& → &

" → "

Step 3

Copy or Download

Copy the encoded/decoded text or download it as a file. You can also use our HTML beautifier to format the output or HTML viewer to preview it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are HTML entities?

HTML entities are special codes used to display reserved characters in HTML, like < for <, > for >, & for &, and " for quotes.

When should I encode HTML?

Encode HTML when you want to display code on a web page, prevent XSS attacks, or safely store HTML content in databases. You can also convert HTML to other formats using our HTML to JSON or HTML to text tools.

Is this tool free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited usage and no registration required.

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