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HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

Convert text to safe HTML entities, or decode entities back to characters. Minimal, named, or numeric output.

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How to use HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder

  1. Choose Encode or Decode.
  2. Pick a style: minimal (safest), named (uses © etc.), or numeric.
  3. Paste your text and copy the result.

What is HTML Entity Encoder / Decoder?

HTML reserves characters like <, >, &, and quotes. To include them literally in HTML content you must escape them as entities. This tool encodes those characters and optionally encodes non-ASCII with numeric references for maximum compatibility.

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FAQ

Which style should I use?
Minimal is best for most web content. Use Numeric for ASCII-only output (older systems).
Does it support all Unicode characters?
Yes. Any Unicode character can be encoded to its numeric entity. Named entities cover the most common HTML symbols and characters.
Is my text sent to a server for processing?
No — encoding and decoding happen entirely in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.

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Prof. Noah Klein"The Privacy Guardian"

Cybersecurity Researcher & Privacy Advocate

Professor Klein holds a PhD in Information Security and has testified before EU parliamentary committees on data privacy legislation. He builds encryption tools for journalists, audits web applications for security flaws, and believes that privacy is not a feature but a fundamental right. His research has been cited in Wired, Nature, and The Guardian, and he advises nonprofits on responsible data stewardship.

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