HTML Encoder/Decoder

Convert between plain text and HTML entities

About HTML Encoder/Decoder

The HTML Encoder/Decoder is an excellent tool for web developers, content creators, and anyone dealing with HTML. It is a quick and easy tool to convert text into HTML entities or HTML entities into text to ensure your content displays properly and is secured from potential security issues.

Screenshot of the HTML Encoder/Decoder interface showing input and output areas, encoding options, and various controls

Key Features

  • Bidirectional Conversion: Easily encode plain text to HTML entities and decode HTML entities back to plain text.
  • Multiple Encoding Types: Choose between named entities, decimal entities, or hexadecimal entities for encoding.
  • Customizable Options: Control how newlines, quotes, and non-ASCII characters are handled during encoding.
  • Real-time Processing: See the results of your encoding or decoding instantly as you type or modify options.
  • File Handling: Upload text files for processing and download the results with ease.
  • History Tracking: Keep a record of your recent encodings and decodings for reference.
  • Clipboard Integration: Quickly paste text from and copy results to your clipboard.

How to Use HTML Encoder and Decoder?

  1. Choose between "Encode" and "Decode" mode based on your task.
  2. Select the encoding type (Named, Decimal, or Hexadecimal entities) when in encode mode.
  3. Enter or paste your text into the input field, or upload a text file.
  4. Adjust the encoding options as needed:
    • Toggle preservation of newlines
    • Choose whether to encode quotes
    • Enable non-ASCII character encoding
  5. View the processed result in real-time in the output field.
  6. Use the "Encode" or "Decode" button to process the entire text at once.
  7. Copy the result to your clipboard or download it as a text file.
  8. Optionally, review your encoding/decoding history for reference.

Whether you're a web developer ensuring your content renders correctly, a content creator preparing text for various platforms, or a security professional safeguarding against XSS attacks, the HTML Encoder/Decoder is an indispensable tool in your web development toolkit. Its user-friendly interface, coupled with powerful features, streamlines the process of working with HTML entities, saving you time and reducing errors in your web projects.

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