What is the difference between a named entity and a numeric entity?

A named entity uses a readable code like & or ©, while a numeric entity uses a code point like & or © — both render identically in a browser, but named entities are easier for humans to read in source code.

Is entity-encoding the same as HTML sanitization for security?

Encoding for display and sanitizing untrusted input for security overlap but aren't identical — this tool handles character encoding/decoding; a dedicated sanitizer library is still recommended before rendering untrusted user input as HTML.

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HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder

Encode special characters into HTML entities or decode entities back to readable text.

Input

Result

&#60;div&#62;Hello &#38; Welcome to &#34;Burnjet&#34;!&#60;/div&#62;

Quick Reference & Instructions

Simple steps, pro tips, and execution details

Paste or Enter Input

Paste your raw JSON, code snippet, tokens, or values into the input panel.

Select Options & Modes

Choose formatting options, indentation spaces, or target conversion standards.

Copy or Download Output

One-click copy to clipboard or download the formatted file ready for production.

How It Works

Converts reserved HTML symbols like <, >, &, ", ' into named and decimal entities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculations, assumptions, and edge cases.

Those characters have special meaning in HTML markup — an unencoded < can be interpreted as the start of a tag. Encoding them as entities (<, &) ensures they display as literal text instead.

In-Depth Guides & Tutorials

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6 min read•web performance

How HTML Entities Work and When to Encode HTML Characters

Learn why reserved characters like <, >, and & must be encoded into HTML entities to prevent rendering bugs and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

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