Browser utility · No upload
HTML Entity Encoder/Decoder
Encode characters as HTML entities or decode entities to text — free, private, and instant.
Runs locally in your browser — your input is never uploaded or stored.
About this tool
HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder lets you encode characters as HTML entities or decode entities to text without installing an app or creating an account. Handle named, decimal, and hexadecimal entities safely in browser content.
Escape characters like <, >, and & so code samples display literally, or decode entities pulled from scraped or exported HTML back into plain text.
How it works
- Enter or choose your values
- Review the instant result
- Copy or download the result
Frequently asked questions
How do I use HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder?
Enter or choose your input in the tool above. The result updates immediately or appears when you select the action, ready to copy or download.
When do I need to encode HTML entities?
Encode them whenever you want to show characters like < or & as text on a page instead of having the browser interpret them as markup.
Is HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder free, and is my data private?
Yes. HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder is free with no account or watermark, and it runs entirely in your browser so your input is never uploaded, stored, or shared.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. It works in current browsers on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, macOS, and Linux.