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HTML Entity Encode/Decode

Convert special characters to HTML entities or decode them back.

Tool Guide

What is HTML Entity Encode/Decode?

Convert special characters to HTML entities or decode them back.

How to use?

  1. Paste Text: Enter text with special characters or HTML source.
  2. Convert: Click Encode to change symbols to `&xxx;` format, or Decode to revert.
  3. Copy & Apply: Get safe strings for web rendering or storage.

Use Cases

XSS Prevention

Escape user input on the frontend before rendering to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

Limits and data handling

  • Results apply to the current input and the ranges supported on the page. For HTML Entity Encode/Decode, pay special attention to: Paste Text: Enter text with special characters or HTML source.
  • Review complex content before using it. For HTML Entity Encode/Decode, pay special attention to: Paste Text: Enter text with special characters or HTML source.
  • Do not submit sensitive information unrelated to the current action. For HTML Entity Encode/Decode, pay special attention to: Paste Text: Enter text with special characters or HTML source.

HTML Entity Encode/Decode uses only the information needed for the current action. Do not submit unrelated sensitive content.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use HTML Entity Encode/Decode for XSS Prevention?

Paste Text: Enter text with special characters or HTML source. Copy & Apply: Get safe strings for web rendering or storage.

What is HTML Entity Encode/Decode useful for?

Escape user input on the frontend before rendering to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Escape user input on the frontend before rendering to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

What should I check before using HTML Entity Encode/Decode?

Results apply to the current input and the ranges supported on the page.