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HTML Entity Encoder
Convert special characters into HTML entities such as < and &. The result is shown as source text and is never rendered as HTML.
How to Encode HTML Entities
Step 1
Enter Your Text
Paste or type the content you want to process.
Step 2
Encode Entities
Run the action or review the live result.
Step 3
Copy the Result
Copy or download when you are ready.
HTML Entity Encoder Features
- Escapes special HTML characters
- Predictable single-pass encoding
- Source-only display
- Live conversion
- Copy and download
Supported Formats
Input formats
- Text
Output formats
- Text
Supported formats
- Text
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this render HTML?
No. Output is shown as escaped source text.
Does it double-encode?
It encodes raw special characters in a single pass.
Which characters are escaped?
&, <, >, quotes, and apostrophes.
Private?
Yes.
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