HTML Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode HTML entities
How to Encode and Decode HTML
- Choose Operation: Select whether you want to encode (convert special characters to HTML entities) or decode (convert HTML entities back to characters) using the tabs.
- Enter Your Content: Paste or type your text containing special characters or HTML entities into the input field.
- Process and Copy: Click the Encode/Decode button to process your content, then use the copy button to save the result to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities and why do I need to encode them?
HTML entities are special codes used to represent reserved characters in HTML. For example, '<' becomes '<' and '>' becomes '>'. Encoding prevents browsers from interpreting these as HTML tags, which is crucial for displaying code, user input, and special characters correctly.
When should I decode HTML entities?
You should decode HTML entities when you want to display the actual characters instead of the entity codes. This is common when processing user input that was previously encoded for security, or when converting HTML entity codes back to readable text.
What characters need to be encoded?
Common characters that need encoding include: < > & " ' (less-than, greater-than, ampersand, quotes). Other special characters like accented letters, symbols, and non-ASCII characters may also need encoding depending on the character encoding used.