Free HTML Entity Encoder Online
Use this free HTML entity encoder to escape special characters for safe HTML. Fast, private, and works in your browser.
What is HTML Entity Encoder?
HTML Entity Encoder converts characters like <, >, &, and quotes into their HTML entity equivalents so they display correctly and safely in a web page. It is useful when showing code or user input as text. Encoding runs in your browser.
How to use this tool
- Paste your text into the input box.
- Click Encode.
- Copy the HTML-safe output.
Features
- Encode <, >, &, and quotes
- Optional encoding of all non-ASCII characters
- Safe for embedding in HTML
- Copy the encoded output
- Runs entirely in your browser
This tool runs in your browser. Your files and text are not uploaded to our servers, and we do not store your input.
Frequently asked questions
Which characters are encoded?+
At minimum <, >, &, single and double quotes, which are the HTML-sensitive characters.
When should I encode HTML entities?+
When you need to display code or untrusted text as visible characters in a page.
Is my text uploaded?+
No. Encoding happens entirely in your browser.
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