What is HTML Encoding?
HTML encoding converts special characters (<, >, & and quotes) into entities so they display as text instead of being parsed as code. This is essential for escaping user input safely.
How to encode HTML entities
Paste HTML or text and click encode to convert special characters to entities, avoiding XSS and rendering issues. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Why encode HTML
Escaping user-generated content prevents cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and broken layouts. It is a core security practice for web developers.
HTML encoding FAQ
What is <? It is the entity for the less-than symbol. Is encoding reversible? Yes, decode converts entities back. Is my content uploaded? No, local only.