HTML Encoder/Decoder

What is HTML Encoder & Decoder?

The HTML Encoder & Decoder is a free online tool that converts special characters to HTML entities and decodes HTML entities back to readable characters, all instantly in your browser. When displaying HTML code or user-submitted content on a web page, characters like <, >, &, and quotes must be encoded as HTML entities (&lt;, &gt;, &amp;) to prevent browsers from interpreting them as actual HTML tags. Failing to encode these characters is one of the most common causes of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in web applications. This tool is used by developers to safely display code snippets in documentation, encode user input before storing it in databases, and decode HTML entities received from APIs or legacy systems. It handles all standard HTML entities and Unicode numeric entities.

Why Use DevBench HTML Encoder & Decoder?

DevBench HTML Encoder & Decoder runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No sign-up, no limits, no watermarks, completely free forever.

How to Use HTML Encoder & Decoder

1. Enter HTML text with special characters
2. Click "Encode" to convert to HTML entities
3. Click "Decode" to convert entities back to characters
4. Copy encoded/decoded output using Copy button
5. Use for displaying HTML code on web pages

Examples

• Encode "<div>" to "&lt;div&gt;"
• Encode "&" to "&amp;"
• Decode "&lt;p&gt;" to "<p>"
• Encode special characters for HTML display
• Decode HTML entities from databases

Use Cases

• Encoding HTML for display on web pages
• Displaying code snippets in HTML
• Encoding special characters for security
• Decoding HTML entities from databases
• Encoding user input for XSS prevention
• Displaying XML/HTML code in documentation
• Encoding characters for email templates
• Decoding HTML entities from APIs
• Encoding special characters for forms
• Displaying code examples in tutorials

Frequently Asked Questions