Features
Convert special characters to HTML entities
Decode HTML entities back to characters
Support for named and numeric entities
Handle all HTML5 named character references
Bulk text encoding and decoding
Common Use Cases
- Preventing XSS by escaping user input
- Displaying code snippets in HTML pages
- Fixing broken characters in web content
Frequently Asked Questions
What are HTML entities?
HTML entities are special codes that represent characters in HTML. For example, < represents <, & represents &. They prevent browsers from interpreting these characters as HTML markup.
Why do I need to encode HTML entities?
Encoding HTML entities prevents cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and ensures special characters display correctly in web pages instead of being interpreted as HTML tags.
What is the difference between named and numeric entities?
Named entities use readable names like & for &. Numeric entities use Unicode code points like & or &. Named entities are more readable but numeric entities can represent any Unicode character.