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HTML Entity Encoder

Encode reserved HTML characters and optionally non-ASCII characters as entities.

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HTML Entity Encoder

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Privacy-first processing

Your data stays private. All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.

Built for real work

Why use HTML Entity Encoder?

Encode reserved HTML characters and optionally non-ASCII characters as entities. Processing stays in the current browser tab so the source remains private.

Encodes HTML-sensitive characters
Optional numeric Unicode entities
Preserves ordinary readable text

How to use it

  1. Enter the source text.

  2. Choose Unicode handling.

  3. Select Encode.

Common use cases

Display markup as literal text

Prepare safe HTML examples

Example

<p title="café">Tom & Ana</p>

Frequently asked questions

What does HTML Entity Encoder do?

Encode reserved HTML characters and optionally non-ASCII characters as entities. Processing stays in the current browser tab so the source remains private.

Is my text input uploaded?

No. Your text input is processed locally by browser APIs and is never sent to DevTools Hub.

Can I use HTML Entity Encoder without an account?

Yes. HTML Entity Encoder is free, works without registration, and supports modern desktop and mobile browsers.

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