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HTML Encode / Decode

Encode HTML entities or decode them back to characters.

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What this tool does

HTML Encode / Decode escapes and unescapes HTML entities. It accepts HTML snippets and entity-encoded text and returns safe entities or decoded characters. Use it for displaying markup as text, cleaning copied snippets and debugging escaped content.

Related extensions and formats

These are the formats and values directly related to the HTML Encode / Decode workflow: HTML snippets and entity-encoded text becomes safe entities or decoded characters.

HTML document

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The standard document format for web pages, semantic markup, email snippets and generated page fragments.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Paste or enter HTML snippets and entity-encoded text into HTML Encode / Decode.
  2. 2Adjust the available options when the tool provides extra controls.
  3. 3Review safe entities or decoded characters, then copy or download the result.

Common use cases

  • Use HTML snippets and entity-encoded text for displaying markup as text, cleaning copied snippets and debugging escaped content.
  • Generate safe entities or decoded characters without installing external utilities.
  • Quickly check HTML snippets and entity-encoded text before pasting it into code, documentation or integrations.
  • Keep sensitive data in the browser during quick development tasks.

Frequently asked questions

What is HTML Encode / Decode used for?

It is used for displaying markup as text, cleaning copied snippets and debugging escaped content, converting or analyzing HTML snippets and entity-encoded text to produce safe entities or decoded characters.

What input can I use with HTML Encode / Decode?

Use HTML snippets and entity-encoded text. The expected result is safe entities or decoded characters.

Does HTML Encode / Decode send my data to the server?

No. DevMe tools are designed to process data in the browser whenever possible.