HTML Encoder
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Convert < > & and quotes into safe HTML codes so they display as text instead of running as code.
<b>Hello</b> & bye
Encode
<b>Hello</b> & bye
How to use it — step by step
Useful for showing code on web pages and preventing XSS issues.
1
Encode or Decode
Choose what you want to do.
2
Paste your text
Add the HTML or the entity-encoded text.
3
Convert
The result appears instantly.
4
Copy
Paste into your page or blog post.
Pro tips
Small things that make the result better.
✦Always encode user-submitted text before showing it on a page.
✦& is the code for the & symbol.
✦Decode when you see ugly codes like " in your text.
Quick facts
<stands for <
>stands for >
&stands for &
XSSencoding helps prevent it
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HTML entity?+
It is a special code starting with & and ending with ; that shows a character, like < for <.
Does encoding prevent XSS attacks?+
Encoding user input before output is one of the main defences, along with other security practices.
Is my data safe?+
Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.
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