HTML entity converter

With the HTML entities converter tool , you can easily convert text to HTML entities and vice versa. HTML entities are used to correctly display special characters on web pages, such as <, >, & and accents.

This tool is ideal for web developers, content editors, and anyone who works with HTML and wants to prevent rendering errors.

What are HTML entities?

HTML entities are special codes that represent specific characters. They are used when a character has a special meaning in HTML or cannot be displayed directly.

Examples:

• < → <
• > → >
• & → &
• " → "

When to use HTML entities?

An HTML entity converter is useful for:

• input of user data
• preventing HTML errors
• safely displaying code examples
• content management systems
• email templates

Encode vs decode

• Encode : converts text to HTML entities
• Decode : converts HTML entities to plain text

Correct use prevents layout problems and security risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as URL encoding? No, HTML entities are specific to HTML rendering.

Does the tool support accents and special characters? Yes, all common Unicode characters are supported.

Is my input saved? No, everything happens locally in your browser.