🔤 HTML Entity Encoder offline
Free offline HTML entity encoder. Encode and decode HTML entities in your browser.
Input Text
Common HTML Entities
<Less than
>Greater than
&Ampersand
"Quote
'Apostrophe
Non-breaking space
©Copyright
®Registered
About HTML Entity Encoder
HTML Entity Encoder converts special characters to their HTML entity equivalents and vice versa. This is essential for displaying special characters correctly in HTML and preventing XSS attacks.
Features
- ✓Encode special characters to HTML entities
- ✓Decode HTML entities to plain text
- ✓Real-time bidirectional conversion
- ✓Reference table of common entities
- ✓Copy encoded or decoded output
- ✓Prevent XSS vulnerabilities
How to Use
- 1.Type or paste text in the input field
- 2.View both encoded and decoded versions
- 3.Copy the output you need
- 4.Refer to common entities table
How to Use
Paste your text and the encoder shows both encoded and decoded results. I use this when escaping HTML snippets before rendering user input.
- Paste or type text into the input.
- Copy the encoded or decoded output.
- Use encoded output when rendering HTML.
- Reference the common entities list when needed.
Use Cases
HTML entities help with:
- XSS prevention for user input.
- Content display of HTML code.
- Email templates and markup safety.
- International characters in legacy systems.
Tips & Best Practices
- Encode on output to keep original data.
- Use CSP in addition to encoding.
- Escape JSON when embedding in HTML.
- Test with malicious input before shipping.
Comparison with online tools
Online encoders upload your content. TurboUtil keeps everything local for privacy.
Online encoders
- Send text to servers
- Potential logging or retention
- Require internet access
- Less privacy control
TurboUtil
- Client-side encoding
- No uploads or tracking
- Works offline after load
- Instant results
FAQ
Does this prevent XSS?
It helps, but you should still use CSP and proper sanitization.
Can I decode entities too?
Yes. The decoded output is shown automatically.
Is this offline?
Yes. Everything runs locally in the browser.
What about custom entities?
Paste them in and the decoder will resolve common ones.