Free Online HTML Entity Encoder and Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities with HubKit's HTML entity tool. Convert special characters like <, >, &, and quotes to their HTML entity equivalents to prevent XSS vulnerabilities and ensure correct rendering. Decode HTML entities back to their original characters for editing.
How to Use
Paste your text into the input field. Choose Encode to convert special characters to HTML entities, or Decode to convert entities back to characters. The result updates in real time.
Features
- Encode special characters to HTML entities
- Decode HTML entities to readable characters
- Support for named and numeric entities
- Prevent XSS by properly escaping HTML output
Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are special codes that represent characters in HTML. For example, < represents <, > represents >, and & represents &. They prevent the browser from interpreting these characters as HTML markup.
Why do I need to encode HTML entities?
Encoding prevents characters like < and > from being interpreted as HTML tags. This is essential for security (preventing XSS attacks) and for displaying code snippets or mathematical notation in web pages.
What is the difference between named and numeric entities?
Named entities use a word (e.g., & for &). Numeric entities use a number (e.g., & for &). Named entities are more readable, but numeric entities can represent any Unicode character.