HTML Entities
Encode or decode HTML entities (< > &) online. Prevent XSS attacks and display code safely on web pages. Free
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How to Use HTML Entities
- Paste your HTML: Enter HTML code or text containing special characters like <, >, and &.
- Encode or decode: Select Encode to convert to HTML entities (<, >), or Decode to convert entities back to characters.
- Use the output: Copy encoded entities for safe display on web pages (prevents XSS attacks) or decode for editing.
About HTML Entities
HTML Entities Converter encodes HTML characters into entities (like < to <) and decodes them back.
- Prevent XSS: Converting user inputs to HTML entities protects websites from Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
- Display Code: Essential if you want to display code snippets on a webpage without the browser rendering them.
- Safe Decoding: Converts escaped entities back into normal characters to make them readable.
A vital utility for web developers for both security and formatting purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are codes that represent special characters in HTML. For example, < is <, > is >, and & is &.
Why should I encode HTML entities?
Encoding prevents XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks and ensures that HTML code displays as text rather than being executed by browsers.
When should I decode entities?
Decode entities when you need to convert < back to < for processing, editing, or displaying content in non-HTML contexts.