HTML entity encoder
Mistake: Treating a result as valid outside the described scope.
Fix: Encode or decode HTML character references; decoded content remains text and is never executed.
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HTML entity encoder
Convert special HTML characters to entities. The output is displayed as plain text.
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02HTML entity encoder
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How it works
Convert special HTML characters to entities. The output is displayed as plain text.
Runs in your browser
Discovery source
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Inputs are processed on this page and are never sent to a server.
About this tool
Use tool ↑Convert special HTML characters to entities. The output is displayed as plain text.
Encode or decode HTML character references; decoded content remains text and is never executed.
- Enter your values
- Operation
- Text
- Calculation method
Convert special HTML characters to entities. The output is displayed as plain text.
- Example scenario · Result
<h1>Hello & welcome</h1>
Calculation method
- Encode or decode HTML character references; decoded content remains text and is never executed.
HTML entity encoder
- Operation
- Encode
- Text
- <h1>Hello & welcome</h1>
Result
<h1>Hello & welcome</h1>
Frequently asked questions
How should I interpret the result?
Encode or decode HTML character references; decoded content remains text and is never executed.
Where does my data go?
Calculations run on your device. Form inputs are not sent to a server.
Terms and definitions
Enter your values
- Operation
Choose the mode that matches the data you entered.
Options: Encode · Decode
- Text
Encode or decode HTML character references; decoded content remains text and is never executed.
Enter the source text; it is processed locally.
Result
- Result
Encode or decode HTML character references; decoded content remains text and is never executed.
Calculated from your entries using the method below.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
Limits and key assumptions
- Encode or decode HTML character references; decoded content remains text and is never executed.