HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Escape HTML special characters or decode named/numeric entities.

Free · Runs in your browser · Last updated 2026-05-03

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About this tool

Convert characters like <, >, & and quotes into safe HTML entities, or reverse named (&) and numeric (&) entities back to text.

Privacy

All processing for HTML Entities happens locally inside your browser using JavaScript. Your input is never uploaded to a server, logged, or shared with third parties.

Frequently asked questions

Is the HTML Entities free to use?

Yes. HTML Entities is completely free for both personal and commercial projects. There are no usage limits, no sign-up, and no premium tier.

Is my data safe when I use HTML Entities?

All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your input is never uploaded to our servers, logged, or shared with any third party.

Does HTML Entities work offline?

Once the page has loaded, the tool runs entirely client-side. You can disconnect from the internet and it will keep working in the same browser tab.

Which browsers are supported?

HTML Entities works in all modern browsers, including the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, and Opera, on desktop and mobile.

Do I need to install anything?

No. HTML Entities runs in any modern web browser with no installation, browser extension, or account required.

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