● Encoding

HTML Encoder

Convert HTML special characters into safe entity references.

Processed locally. Your input stays in this browser.
2 lines•74 chars•74 B
Encoded HTML Entity Output
2 lines•137 chars•137 B
Read-only output

What HTML Encoder Does

Encode special HTML characters to entity equivalents (&, <, >) to prevent XSS.

How It Works

  • 1.Paste HTML markup, text, or source code.
  • 2.Special characters (&, <, >, ", ', /) are converted to HTML entity references.
  • 3.Copy or download the safe encoded HTML string.

Common Use Cases

  • •Escaping user input before inserting into web pages to prevent XSS vulnerability.
  • •Displaying raw HTML code snippets inside code tags on websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why encode HTML characters?

Encoding prevents browsers from interpreting input as live HTML or JavaScript markup.

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