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HTML Entity Encoder – Escape Text for Safe HTML & Email

Encode quotes, ampersands, Unicode symbols, and markup with named, numeric, hex, or smart modes to prevent XSS and ensure safe display.

🟢 Runs locally · no uploads

HTML Entity Encoder

Encode HTML special characters as entities

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HTML Content

Encode special characters to display as text in HTML

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XSS Prevention

Encode user input to prevent cross-site scripting attacks

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Decode Entities

Decode HTML entities back to readable characters

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Special Symbols

Encode copyright, trademark, and currency symbols

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HTML Entity Output
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Encoded HTML Entity will appear here

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HTML Tags (Encode)
<div class="container">Hello, World!</div>
Encoded Entities (Decode)
&lt;div&gt;Hello&lt;/div&gt;
Special Characters (Encode)
"Quotes" & <Brackets> are © special

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› About this tool · FAQ

Stop XSS attacks and display issues! Encode text to HTML entities instantly with named, numeric, hexadecimal, or smart encoding modes. Converts special characters, quotes, ampersands, and symbols for safe HTML display. Perfect for web development, security, and email templates. Free, works offline, unlimited encoding.

How do I encode HTML entities?

Paste your text, select encoding mode (named, numeric, hex, or smart), configure options (encode quotes, spaces, ampersands), and click Encode. The tool instantly converts special characters to HTML entities with detailed statistics.

Is this HTML entity encoder free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited encoding. No signup required, no watermarks. All encoding happens in your browser for complete privacy of text and content.

Is my text uploaded to servers?

No, all HTML entity encoding happens locally in your browser. Text never leaves your computer, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive content and email templates.

What encoding modes are available?

Named entities (&copy;), numeric entities (&#169;), hexadecimal entities (&#xA9;), and smart mode (mixed approach).

When should I use each encoding mode?

Named entities are most readable, numeric/hex for maximum compatibility, smart mode for optimal balance of readability and compatibility.

Are essential HTML characters always encoded?

Yes, <, >, and & are always encoded as they have special meaning in HTML. Quotes can be optionally encoded.

What is the difference from HTML Entity Decoder?

This tool encodes (converts characters to entities), while the decoder converts entities back to characters.