DevFmt/

HTML Encode

Input — Text
Output — Encoded

How to use HTML Encode

HTML Entity Encoder converts special characters into their HTML entity equivalents so they display as literal text instead of being interpreted as markup. Characters like <, >, &, ', and " are replaced with safe entities (&lt;, &gt;, &amp;, and so on), preventing the browser from treating them as tags or attributes.

Paste any text or HTML snippet into the input panel and the encoded output appears instantly, ready to paste safely into a web page, template, or documentation.

Key features: encodes all HTML-significant characters, real-time conversion, one-click copy and download, and works on full HTML snippets or single characters.

HTML encoding is a fundamental defense against broken layouts and cross-site scripting (XSS): any time you display user-supplied text inside an HTML page, encoding it ensures the content is shown verbatim rather than executed as markup. It's also essential when documenting code examples that contain HTML tags. All encoding runs locally in your browser — your content is never sent to a server.

FAQ

What does HTML encoding do?
It replaces characters that have special meaning in HTML — such as <, >, &, and quotes — with entity codes like &lt; and &amp;. This makes the characters display as literal text instead of being parsed as HTML tags.
Why is HTML encoding important for security?
Displaying unescaped user input in a page can allow malicious HTML or scripts to run (a cross-site scripting attack). Encoding the input neutralizes the markup so it's shown as plain text rather than executed.
Which characters get encoded?
The core HTML-significant characters: < becomes &lt;, > becomes &gt;, & becomes &amp;, double quotes become &quot;, and apostrophes become &#39;.
Is my text private?
Yes. Encoding happens entirely in your browser. Nothing you paste is uploaded, stored, or logged.

We use cookies for anonymous analytics and ads. Your tool data never leaves your browser.