Does my text get sent to a server?

No. All encoding and decoding happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.

Does it support numeric character references?

Yes. The decoder handles both named entities (like &) and numeric character references (like & or &), converting either format back to the original character.

HTML Encoder / Decoder – Escape & Unescape HTML Entities Online

Q: Is the HTML encoder / decoder free?

Yes, completely free. There are no limits, no accounts, no watermarks, and no charges. Encode or decode as much text as you need.

Q: What's the difference between encoding and decoding?

Encoding turns raw characters like < and & into HTML entities such as < and & so they render safely inside HTML. Decoding reverses this, converting entities back into their original characters.

Q: Does it support numeric character references?

Yes. The decoder handles both named entities (like &amp;) and numeric character references (like &#38; or &#x26;), converting either format back to the original character.

Q: When should I use an HTML encoder?

Use it whenever you need to safely display user-submitted text, code snippets, or special characters inside HTML — for example in comments, forums, CMS content, or XML/RSS feeds — without breaking the page markup.

💡 All processing happens entirely in your browser — your text never leaves your device. Supports named entities (like &), numeric entities (&), and hex entities (&).

Encode mode — converts special chars to HTML entities

Input — Plain Text / HTML

0 chars

🔒 auto-encoding

Awaiting input —

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Input Length

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Output Length

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Entities Found

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Mode

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Encoded output

Output will appear here…

⚙️ Options

Mode

Encode Options

Named entities (e.g. &)

Encode quotes (" ')

Encode spaces as  

Encode all non-ASCII

Decode Options

Decode numeric entities (&)

Decode hex entities (&)

📋 Entity Reference

Common Entities

Char	Named	Numeric
&	`&`	`&`
<	`<`	`<`
>	`>`	`>`
"	`"`	`"`
'	`'`	`'`
	` `	` `
©	`©`	`©`
®	`®`	`®`
™	`™`	`™`
€	`€`	`€`
£	`£`	`£`
¥	`¥`	`¥`
–	`–`	`–`
—	`—`	`—`
…	`…`	`…`

ℹ️ About HTML Encoding

What is HTML Encoding?

HTML encoding replaces reserved characters with HTML entities so browsers render them as literal text instead of HTML markup. Essential for safely displaying user-generated content.

Why Use It?

🔒 XSS Prevention — stops script injection attacks

📄 Display HTML as text — show code examples in pages

🔌 XML/RSS feeds — safely embed HTML in XML

📧 Email templates — ensure proper rendering

Encode vs Decode

Encode turns raw characters like < into entities like < for safe HTML embedding.

Decode is the reverse — converts entities back into the characters they represent.

// Features Why Use I7 Pixel's Free HTML Encoder / Decoder?

Whether you're sanitising user input, embedding code snippets in a blog post, or debugging a broken feed, safely escaping HTML special characters keeps your markup from breaking. I7 Pixel's converter handles both directions instantly, with no server involved.

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Encode & Decode in One Tool

Switch between Encode and Decode modes with a single click. Convert raw characters to entities, or entities back to readable text, without reloading the page.

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Named & Numeric Entities

Decodes both named entities like & and < and numeric character references like & or &, converting either format back to the original character.

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Instant Auto-Conversion

Output updates as you type or paste — no Generate button to click. A live character and entity count shows exactly what changed.

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Paste, Copy & Swap

Paste directly from your clipboard, copy the result with one click, or swap input and output to immediately reverse the conversion.

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Plain-Text Download

Save your encoded or decoded result as a .txt file in one click — handy for large blocks of markup or content you'll reuse later.

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Live Stats

See input length, output length, and the exact number of entities converted at a glance, so you can confirm nothing was missed.

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100% Private — No Upload

All encoding and decoding runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text, code, or markup never leaves your device.

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Safe for Any Context

Use it for HTML comments, forum posts, CMS fields, XML/RSS feeds, or email templates — anywhere special characters could break markup.

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Free Forever, No Signup

No account, no watermark, no install. Open the page, paste your text, and get a clean result in seconds — completely free every time.

// Guide How to Encode or Decode HTML — Step by Step

From raw text to safely escaped markup — or back again — in four quick steps.

Choose a Mode

Select Encode to convert raw characters into HTML entities, or Decode to convert entities back into readable characters.

Paste or Type Your Text

Paste your HTML, text, or entity string into the input box, or use the Paste from Clipboard button for a one-click shortcut.

Review the Instant Result

The tool converts automatically as you type, showing the output alongside a live character and entity count.

Copy or Download

Click Copy to place the result on your clipboard, or Download to save it as a plain-text file. Done.

// Deep Dive HTML Entities Explained — Why, When & How

Understanding HTML entity encoding helps you avoid broken markup, security issues, and mangled content in every context you publish to.

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Why Do You Need to Encode HTML Characters?

Characters like <, >, and & have special meaning in HTML — they define tags and entity references. If user-submitted text or dynamic content contains these characters unescaped, browsers may render them as markup instead of visible text, breaking your page layout or opening the door to injection issues. Encoding converts them to safe entities such as < and & so they always display as literal characters.

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Named Entities vs Numeric Character References

Named entities like &, <, and " are the most readable and widely supported form. Numeric character references — decimal like & or hexadecimal like & — represent a character by its Unicode code point and work even for symbols with no named entity. This decoder accepts both formats and converts them back to their original characters, so you don't need to know which form the source used.

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Common Places You'll Need This

Encoding matters most when content crosses a trust boundary: displaying user comments on a blog, embedding code snippets in a tutorial, building XML or RSS feeds where reserved characters must be escaped, and preparing email templates that mix dynamic text with HTML markup. In each case, encode on the way in and decode only when you need the original readable text back.

// Reference Common HTML Entity Reference

Quick guide to the characters this tool encodes and decodes most often.

Character	Named Entity	Numeric Reference
< Essential	`<`	`<`
> Essential	`>`	`>`
& Essential	`&`	`&`
"	`"`	`"`
'	`'` / `'`	`'`
Non-breaking space	` `	` `

// Use Cases Who Needs an HTML Encoder / Decoder?

Safe HTML output matters everywhere text meets markup — this tool covers every common scenario without writing a line of code.

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Web Developers

Quickly escape dynamic strings before embedding them in templates, or decode a mangled entity string while debugging a rendering bug.

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Bloggers & Technical Writers

Display code snippets, angle brackets, or ampersands in a post without them being interpreted as real HTML tags by the CMS.

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CMS & Forum Administrators

Sanitise user-submitted comments and form fields so special characters render as visible text instead of breaking page layout.

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XML / RSS Feed Builders

Escape reserved characters in feed content so parsers don't choke on unescaped <, >, or & symbols inside item descriptions.

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Email Template Designers

Ensure dynamic content merged into HTML email templates displays correctly across every email client, without breaking layout.

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Students & Learners

See exactly how entity encoding works in practice — a hands-on way to understand a core front-end web development concept.

// FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about encoding and decoding HTML with this tool.

Yes — completely free. There are no limits, no accounts, no watermarks, and no charges. Encode or decode as much text as you need.

No — never. All encoding and decoding runs locally using JavaScript in your browser. Your text, code, or markup never leaves your device.

Encoding turns raw characters like < and & into entities such as < and & so they render safely inside HTML. Decoding reverses this, converting entities back into their original characters.

Yes. The decoder handles both named entities (like &) and numeric character references (like & or &), converting either format back to the original character.

Use it whenever you need to safely display user-submitted text, code snippets, or special characters inside HTML — for example in comments, forums, CMS content, or XML/RSS feeds — without breaking the page markup.

Yes. Use the Swap action to move the output back into the input box and automatically flip between Encode and Decode mode — handy for checking a round trip.

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