🔤 Complete Guide to HTML Encoder / Decoder

Encode and decode HTML instantly - convert special characters to HTML entities

An HTML Encoder/Decoder is an essential tool for web developers to convert special characters to HTML entities and vice versa. Whether you're preventing XSS attacks, displaying code examples, or handling user input, our HTML encoder provides instant encoding and decoding.

🎯 What is HTML Encoding?

HTML encoding converts special characters into HTML entities to prevent them from being interpreted as HTML code. For example, < becomes < and> becomes >. This is crucial for security and displaying code.

Example: "<div>" displays as text instead of creating an HTML element

🔑 Key Features

Bidirectional: Encode and decode HTML
Instant Results: Real-time conversion
Security Focus: Prevent XSS attacks
Copy Output: One-click copy to clipboard
Character Stats: See encoding statistics
Batch Processing: Handle large text blocks
Always Free: No subscriptions

💡 Common Uses

Security: Prevent XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks
Code Display: Show HTML code as text on web pages
User Input: Safely handle user-submitted content
Documentation: Display code examples in tutorials
Email Templates: Encode HTML for email content
Data Storage: Store HTML safely in databases

❓ FAQ

Why encode HTML?

HTML encoding prevents special characters from being interpreted as HTML code. This is essential for security (preventing XSS attacks) and for displaying HTML code as text on web pages.

What characters need encoding?

Essential characters: < (<),> (>), & (&), " ("), ' ('). Also encode special characters like ©, ®, €, and non-ASCII characters for maximum compatibility.

What's the difference between HTML and URL encoding?

HTML encoding uses entities (<) for displaying in HTML. URL encoding uses percent codes (%20) for URLs. They serve different purposes and should not be confused.

How does this prevent XSS attacks?

By encoding user input, malicious scripts like <script>alert('XSS')</script> become harmless text instead of executable code, protecting your website from attacks.

Common HTML Entities

< = <

> = >

& = &

" = "

Start encoding HTML now - secure, safe HTML is just one click away!

🏷️ HTML Encoder / Decoder