HTML Encoder / Decoder
Convert special characters to their HTML entities to safely display code on a webpage, or decode entities back to their original characters.
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About HTML Encoding
HTML encoding is the process of converting characters that have special meaning in HTML (like <, >, &) into their corresponding HTML entities (e.g., <, >, &).
This is crucial for security and proper rendering. For example, if you want to display the text "<p>This is a paragraph.</p>" literally on a webpage instead of having the browser render it as an actual HTML paragraph, you must encode it. This prevents unintended HTML from breaking your page layout and is a critical step in preventing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks when displaying user-generated content.
How to Use:
- Encode: Select "Encode", paste your text (e.g., HTML code you want to display) into the input field, and the tool will convert special characters into their HTML entity equivalents.
- Decode: Select "Decode", paste HTML entities (e.g.,
<p>) into the input, and the tool will convert them back into their original characters.
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