Escape and unescape HTML entities

HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Tip: Press Ctrl/Cmd + Enter to encode. Use Decode to turn entities back into characters.

📖 What is HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder?

HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder is a free online tool that helps you escape special characters to html entities and decode them back, with named and numeric entity options. No signup, no downloads — everything runs securely in your browser.

👤 Who Is It For?

For: Developers, DevOps engineers, security pros.
Not for: Enterprise batch processing or offline use.

📋 How to Use

  • Enter your input.
  • Click the action button.
  • Copy or download the result.

💡 Common Use Cases

  • Escape special characters to HTML entities and decode them back, with named and numeric entity options
  • Quick HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder tasks during daily work
  • Encoders workflows without installing software

⚠️ Limitations

Browser-based — all processing is client-side. Large payloads may be slow.

📌 Key Facts

  • HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder is a free tool for developers.
  • All processing runs in your browser — no data is uploaded to any server.
  • No signup required for core functionality.
  • Part of the ToolPile collection of 40+ free tools.