HTML Entity Encoder
Encode special characters such as angle brackets and ampersands into standard HTML entities.
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Converting raw text into standard HTML entities prevents web browsers from interpreting code symbols as markup tags. When you paste text containing reserved characters into this online tool, it translates those characters into their designated named entity sequences. Specifically, opening angle brackets become <, closing angle brackets become >, and ampersands become &.
This conversion is helpful when preparing code snippets, sample markup, documentation, or dynamic text strings for display inside web pages and code blocks. Instead of browsers rendering opening and closing brackets as actual HTML tags, the browser displays the exact characters as readable plain text.
To use the tool, paste or type your string into the text input area and run the encoder. The output area displays the transformed string with all supported special characters safely converted to character references. If you submit an empty input, the tool shows a notice and no output is generated, so ensure your source text contains characters before running the conversion.
Instructions
- Enter or paste the text containing special characters into the Text input box.
- Click the run button; the result area shows the encoded text.
- Copy the encoded text from the result area for use in your HTML source code.
Examples
- Input: <div>Tom & Jerry</div> -> Output: <div>Tom & Jerry</div>
- Input: x < 10 && y > 20 -> Output: x < 10 && y > 20
FAQ
Which characters are converted into entities?
Special markup characters such as opening angle brackets (<), closing angle brackets (>), and ampersands (&) are converted to <, >, and &.
What happens if I submit an empty text field?
The encoder requires non-empty text to process. If you submit an empty field, the tool displays a notice and does not produce encoded output.
Does this tool decode HTML entities back to plain text?
This tool is designed to encode raw characters into entities. It does not reverse the process or parse HTML structure.