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1Introduction
The HTML Entity Encode/Decode tool converts special characters in web code (like <, >, &) into corresponding HTML entities, or restores encoded entities to their original characters. Encoded text is not interpreted as tags or instructions by the browser but displayed as plain text, making it suitable for handling and displaying code snippets containing special symbols. It supports one-way encoding and two-way decoding operations, converts entire passages with one click, and also handles batch processing, making it easy to switch between encoded and decoded states. Whether handling a few characters or a full page of code text, it delivers stable conversion results, saving time for subsequent web editing or code display. It suits web development debugging, technical documentation writing, blog content publishing, and code sharing. Encoding reduces display glitches or security risks caused by special characters, keeps content intact when embedding code examples or HTML tags, and improves page compatibility and readability.
2How to Use
Enter text
Paste the HTML text you want to encode or decode in the input box.
Choose a mode
Select encode or decode as needed. Auto-detection is the default, and manual switching is also available.
Click to convert
Click the button to run the operation and the result is generated automatically in the output area.
Copy the result
After verifying the conversion, copy it with one click for use in your next scenario.
3FAQ
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are codes used to represent special characters in HTML, such as < for <, preventing browsers from parsing them as tags.
When is HTML entity encoding needed?
When displaying user input or code in HTML, encoding can avoid XSS attacks and formatting issues.
