HTML Entity Encoder
Encode special characters into HTML entities for safe display in HTML. Free, instant.
How to use this tool
- Enter text to encode in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your html-encoded and the full breakdown beneath it.
HTML entity encoding converts special characters like <, >, and & into their HTML entity equivalents to prevent XSS and display issues.
Frequently asked questions
- Why encode HTML entities?
- Encoding prevents browsers from interpreting special characters as HTML tags, protecting against XSS attacks and rendering bugs.